CVE-2016-4258

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

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption flaw in Adobe Digital Editions opens the door for attackers to execute arbitrary code! 🎉 Think of it like a chef who can swap out ingredients in your recipe without you noticing — if they add something toxic, your whole dish could go wrong! An attacker could potentially take control of the application, leading to anything from malicious code execution to a complete denial of service. That's like having an uninvited guest throw a party in your house while you’re away, wreaking havoc!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who can swap out ingredients in your recipe without you noticing — if they add something toxic, your whole dish could go wrong! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to cause memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions, enabling arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker could potentially take control of the application, leading to anything from malicious code execution to a complete denial of service. That's like having an uninvited guest throw a party in your house while you’re away, wreaking havoc! Update Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.2 or later immediately. It's crucial to check your systems and make sure you're running the latest version to keep your environment safe! You've got this! Secure your systems, and you'll be the hero that keeps your digital library safe! 🛡️

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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