CVE-2016-1072

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published May 11, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers run arbitrary code without breaking a sweat! 🔥 It's like inviting someone into your home without checking their ID! They could do just about anything once they're in, wreaking havoc while you’re none the wiser. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or even a complete denial of service! The consequences could be absolutely devastating, as it opens the door for total control over the affected devices.

Put simply

It's like inviting someone into your home without checking their ID! They could do just about anything once they're in, wreaking havoc while you’re none the wiser. This vulnerability exists due to unspecified vectors that cause memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat prior to their latest versions, making them ripe for exploitation by malicious actors.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or even a complete denial of service! The consequences could be absolutely devastating, as it opens the door for total control over the affected devices. To protect yourself, immediately update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 11.0.16 or higher, and 15.006.30172 or higher for DC Classic, and 15.016.20039 or higher for DC Continuous. Regularly check for updates to ensure your software is secure and patched against vulnerabilities. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll turn your software into an impenetrable fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05804 · 93.1th percentile
Published
2016-05-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 10:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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