CVE-2016-4257

Adobe Digital Editions before 4.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…

published September 16, 2016

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

⚠️ It’s like an open window in your house, and anyone could peek in! Adobe Digital Editions before version 4.5.2 has a flaw that lets attackers execute arbitrary code or cause a service crash. 🔥 Think of Adobe Digital Editions as a library where anyone can get lost in their favorite book. If a mischievous guest can sneak in through an unguarded access point, they could start changing the contents of your precious novels or even lock everyone inside! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to potentially devastating consequences like stealing sensitive information or crashing the service entirely. Imagine the chaos if your favorite reading app suddenly crashes every time you open it!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Digital Editions as a library where anyone can get lost in their favorite book. If a mischievous guest can sneak in through an unguarded access point, they could start changing the contents of your precious novels or even lock everyone inside! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service condition due to memory corruption through unspecified vectors. Importantly, it's distinct from other CVEs affecting Adobe Digital Editions around the same time.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to potentially devastating consequences like stealing sensitive information or crashing the service entirely. Imagine the chaos if your favorite reading app suddenly crashes every time you open it! Update Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.2 or later to mitigate this risk. Regularly monitor and apply patches for any software vulnerabilities to keep your digital library safe! You've got this! Secure your reading experience by following these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05038 · 92.2th percentile
Published
2016-09-16T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 SEP 05:00Z
    Adobe Digital Editions before 4.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a…
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