CVE-2016-1085

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
4%
Percentile
89.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious memory mishap could let attackers run rampant! With Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16 and several DC versions, your documents might just become an open invitation. 📄💥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen without a proper inventory check. If the chef uses spoiled ingredients because no one bothered to inspect them, diners might get a nasty surprise instead of a delicious meal. This vulnerability allows attackers to slip in malicious code under the radar, leading to chaos in your digital kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system! This means they could gain access to sensitive information, change critical files, or even cause a catastrophic denial of service—leaving your document workflows in complete disarray.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen without a proper inventory check. If the chef uses spoiled ingredients because no one bothered to inspect them, diners might get a nasty surprise instead of a delicious meal. This vulnerability allows attackers to slip in malicious code under the radar, leading to chaos in your digital kitchen! This vulnerability stems from memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, which allows attackers to run their code by manipulating unspecified vectors. More specifically, it affects multiple versions on Windows and OS X, making it a broad-spectrum threat.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your system! This means they could gain access to sensitive information, change critical files, or even cause a catastrophic denial of service—leaving your document workflows in complete disarray. To secure your system, upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 11.0.16 or higher, and ensure all DC Classic users are updated to at least version 15.006.30172. Regularly check for updates to avoid missing crucial security patches. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your digital world safe! 🛡️😊

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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