CVE-2016-1124

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

🚨 An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code — it's like leaving the back door of your office wide open with a sign that says 'Welcome!' 🔥 Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat like a buffet where anyone can slip in unnoticed. If the staff doesn’t check the ID of every guest, someone could waltz right in and start swapping out dishes with something harmful! If exploited, an attacker could run any code they want on your machine, potentially leading to data theft or even total system takeover. Imagine losing access to all your documents or worse, having your sensitive information leaked everywhere!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat like a buffet where anyone can slip in unnoticed. If the staff doesn’t check the ID of every guest, someone could waltz right in and start swapping out dishes with something harmful! This vulnerability could let attackers leverage memory corruption issues to conduct arbitrary code execution, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom without you even knowing it.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run any code they want on your machine, potentially leading to data theft or even total system takeover. Imagine losing access to all your documents or worse, having your sensitive information leaked everywhere! Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 11.0.16 or later for the older versions, and 15.006.30172 or later for the DC Classic and 15.016.20039 or later for the DC Continuous. Ensuring updates will help fortify your defenses against these sneaky attacks! You've got this! Patch up your Adobe software and keep your fortress strong! 🛡️

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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