CVE-2016-4105

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

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16. 🛡️ Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe with missing ingredients. They might throw in whatever they think fits, potentially ruining the dish—or worse, poisoning the guests! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service, which is absolutely devastating for your workflow! Imagine your documents disappearing or your computer crashing at the worst possible moment.

Put simply

Think of it like a chef receiving a recipe with missing ingredients. They might throw in whatever they think fits, potentially ruining the dish—or worse, poisoning the guests! This vulnerability allows for memory corruption in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, enabling attackers to execute code or crash the application. It's not a straightforward attack, as it relies on unspecified vectors to gain access.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, potentially taking control of your system or causing a denial of service, which is absolutely devastating for your workflow! Imagine your documents disappearing or your computer crashing at the worst possible moment. Patch your Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.16 or later, and ensure you're using the latest DC Classic or Continuous versions. Regularly check for updates to stay protected! You've got this! By updating your software, you're taking a huge step toward securing your system. 🦸

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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