CVE-2016-1083

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
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Beware! A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with just the right conditions — think of it as a surprise party that no one wanted! 🎉 This vulnerability is like a restaurant that loses track of orders — the chef might serve something completely unexpected, and who knows what surprises could come from that! If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code, potentially leading to a complete takeover of your system or causing a denial of service. Imagine your computer turning into an unwelcome guest at its own party, creating chaos and leaving you vulnerable!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a restaurant that loses track of orders — the chef might serve something completely unexpected, and who knows what surprises could come from that! Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16 and 15.006.30172 (for Classic) or 15.016.20039 (for Continuous) suffer from a memory corruption vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute malicious code, potentially leading to a complete takeover of your system or causing a denial of service. Imagine your computer turning into an unwelcome guest at its own party, creating chaos and leaving you vulnerable! To protect yourself, update your Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions immediately. Make sure to regularly check for updates to prevent potential exploits. 🔥 You're on the right track! Stay vigilant, apply those updates, and keep your systems secure. You've got this! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03716 · 89.7th 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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