CVE-2016-1112

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
91.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers peek at your sensitive info without a trace! Think of it like a hotel with a concierge who shares your room number with anyone who asks without verifying their identity — no security checks in place! This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information through unspecified methods. This means an attacker could potentially gather sensitive data from your documents, putting your privacy at serious risk. If this information gets into the wrong hands, it could lead to identity theft or data breaches. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a concierge who shares your room number with anyone who asks without verifying their identity — no security checks in place! This vulnerability allows unauthorized access to sensitive information through unspecified methods. Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16, and various DC versions on Windows and OS X, have an unspecified vulnerability that can be exploited to extract sensitive information.

What to do

This means an attacker could potentially gather sensitive data from your documents, putting your privacy at serious risk. If this information gets into the wrong hands, it could lead to identity theft or data breaches. Yikes! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.16 or later, or make sure your DC versions are upgraded to at least 15.006.30172. Regularly check for updates to stay secure! You've got this! Stay proactive, and keep your software up to date for ultimate security hero status! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04371 · 91.2th 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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