CVE-2016-1093

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 sneaky vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or crash your system without you ever knowing! Think of it like a mischievous guest at a party who sneaks into the kitchen and starts messing with the recipe — if they know what they're doing, they could spoil the entire event! This vulnerability opens the door for attackers to take control of your system or even bring it to a standstill. Imagine someone taking over your computer while you’re busy working, altering files, or, worse, locking you out entirely! 📉

Put simply

Think of it like a mischievous guest at a party who sneaks into the kitchen and starts messing with the recipe — if they know what they're doing, they could spoil the entire event! The issue arises from memory corruption in affected versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat, enabling arbitrary code execution or denial of service through unspecified vectors. It's like a flaw in a recipe where the ingredients just don't mix right, leading to unpredictable outcomes!

What to do

This vulnerability opens the door for attackers to take control of your system or even bring it to a standstill. Imagine someone taking over your computer while you’re busy working, altering files, or, worse, locking you out entirely! 📉 To protect yourself, ensure you update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to at least version 11.0.16 or 15.006.30172 or newer. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of vulnerabilities — it’s just good kitchen hygiene! 🛡️ You can tackle this head-on! Follow the steps and keep your system safe from these pesky vulnerabilities. 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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