CVE-2016-4214

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published July 13, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky code execution flaw lurks in Adobe Reader and Acrobat! Before you get too comfortable, know that attackers can potentially exploit this on older versions, leading to arbitrary code execution. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows unverified delivery orders, letting anyone walk in and serve whatever they want. That's how this vulnerability can let attackers dictate their own malicious menu right inside your system! If left unaddressed, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service, crashing your application like a surprise flood that overwhelms a small town. Imagine the chaos of sensitive documents being compromised or vital services being brought to a halt!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows unverified delivery orders, letting anyone walk in and serve whatever they want. That's how this vulnerability can let attackers dictate their own malicious menu right inside your system! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the program due to memory corruption through unspecified vectors, impacting multiple versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat before their respective fixed releases.

What to do

If left unaddressed, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service, crashing your application like a surprise flood that overwhelms a small town. Imagine the chaos of sensitive documents being compromised or vital services being brought to a halt! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.17, 15.006.30198, and 15.017.20050 or later. Don't forget to regularly check for updates to prevent sneaky vulnerabilities from sneaking back! But don't worry, you've got this! With these updates, you'll be a security hero, safeguarding your digital fortress! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05038 · 92.2th percentile
Published
2016-07-13T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JUL 01:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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