CVE-2016-4090

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
90.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Sneaky vulnerabilities are the name of the game with Adobe Reader and Acrobat! Certain versions allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application with just the right push. 😱 Think of this as a restaurant where a chef can substitute ingredients without checking the menu — a recipe that could lead to potentially disastrous dishes! If an attacker figures out this loophole, they can serve up chaos instead of a tasty meal. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, leading to data breaches or complete system crashes. It's like letting a stranger into your kitchen, where they can wreak havoc on everything from your steak to your souffle!

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant where a chef can substitute ingredients without checking the menu — a recipe that could lead to potentially disastrous dishes! If an attacker figures out this loophole, they can serve up chaos instead of a tasty meal. This vulnerability allows for memory corruption via unspecified vectors in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. It affects multiple versions, making it essential to check for updates.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, leading to data breaches or complete system crashes. It's like letting a stranger into your kitchen, where they can wreak havoc on everything from your steak to your souffle! Ensure you update to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 11.0.16 or higher, and for DC versions, ensure you’re on 15.006.30172 or greater. Regularly check for patches to keep your systems secure! You've got this! With these updates in place, you’ll keep your digital kitchen safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04079 · 90.6th 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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