CVE-2016-1078

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 issue in Adobe Reader could let attackers execute their own code, like a sneaky intruder slipping into a house party unnoticed! 🎉 Think of Adobe Reader like a fancy restaurant kitchen. If the chef doesn’t check the ingredients before they’re used, a clever cook could sneak in some spoiled food that messes up everyone’s meal—this is what happens when code runs unchecked! An attacker could unleash arbitrary code or cause your system to crash, leading to possible data breaches or service disruptions. That's right, a simple document could throw your entire operation into chaos, like a rogue dish ruining a dinner party!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader like a fancy restaurant kitchen. If the chef doesn’t check the ingredients before they’re used, a clever cook could sneak in some spoiled food that messes up everyone’s meal—this is what happens when code runs unchecked! Versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat prior to 11.0.16 (and various DC versions) contain a memory corruption flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger denial of service through unspecified vectors.

What to do

An attacker could unleash arbitrary code or cause your system to crash, leading to possible data breaches or service disruptions. That's right, a simple document could throw your entire operation into chaos, like a rogue dish ruining a dinner party! Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to their latest versions as soon as possible to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates and consider enabling automatic updates for peace of mind. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay proactive and secure your systems—your vigilance makes you a security hero! 🌟

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05825 · 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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