CVE-2016-4088

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
90.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions below 11.0.16—like letting an uninvited guest take over your computer party! 🎉 Imagine letting someone crash your dinner party and then take over the kitchen—an attacker can run any code they want, leaving a huge mess behind. It's like a sneaky delivery that arrives without you checking what's in the box! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they desire, potentially leading to data theft, loss, or even a complete system compromise. The chance of crashing your system is there, too, making it a serious issue that could disrupt your workflow to no end. 🚨

Put simply

Imagine letting someone crash your dinner party and then take over the kitchen—an attacker can run any code they want, leaving a huge mess behind. It's like a sneaky delivery that arrives without you checking what's in the box! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows for arbitrary code execution due to memory corruption through unspecified vectors, exposing systems to various risks. The flaw is distinct from a catalog of other vulnerabilities that also impact Adobe products, which can make the issue even trickier to track down.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code they desire, potentially leading to data theft, loss, or even a complete system compromise. The chance of crashing your system is there, too, making it a serious issue that could disrupt your workflow to no end. 🚨 To protect yourself, patch Adobe Reader and Acrobat to at least version 11.0.16 or upgrade to a secure version of Acrobat DC. Regularly check for updates, and ensure your applications are using the latest software to mitigate these risks. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up-to-date, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04103 · 90.7th 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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