CVE-2016-4165

The extension manager in Adobe Brackets before 1.7 allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via invalid input

published June 16, 2016

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A vague input validation flaw lurks in Adobe Brackets! Attackers might exploit this weakness to cause some unexpected chaos. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without checking if the ingredients are in stock. A random invalid input could lead to serving up something completely off the menu! While the specifics of this vulnerability are unknown, it could lead to instability or unintentional behavior in the software. Imagine a critical tool like Brackets throwing a tantrum when handling unexpected commands!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any order without checking if the ingredients are in stock. A random invalid input could lead to serving up something completely off the menu! This vulnerability in the extension manager allows attackers to potentially exploit invalid input, resulting in unpredictable consequences during operation. It lacks clear specifics, leaving it open to various interpretations of impact.

What to do

While the specifics of this vulnerability are unknown, it could lead to instability or unintentional behavior in the software. Imagine a critical tool like Brackets throwing a tantrum when handling unexpected commands! To protect your environment, ensure you’re using Adobe Brackets version 1.7 or later, as this version is patched against the vulnerability. Regularly review and sanitize input to catch any unexpected formats before they can cause issues! You can tackle this! Keep your software updated and maintain a close watch on input validation, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03752 · 89.8th percentile
Published
2016-06-16T14:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 JUN 14:00Z
    The extension manager in Adobe Brackets before 1.7 allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via invalid input
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