CVE-2016-6940

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…

published October 13, 2016

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

⚠️ A hidden flaw lurking in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could let attackers execute arbitrary code without any indication! Think of it like a restaurant that allows a customer to sneak into the kitchen without anyone checking their credentials—once inside, they could mess with the chef's recipes! 🍽️ With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control of your system, leading to devastating consequences like data theft, unwanted changes, or even a complete system crash. It's a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows a customer to sneak into the kitchen without anyone checking their credentials—once inside, they could mess with the chef's recipes! 🍽️ This vulnerability is a memory corruption issue that allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain control of your system, leading to devastating consequences like data theft, unwanted changes, or even a complete system crash. It's a recipe for disaster if left unaddressed! Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to at least version 11.0.18, or for DC versions, ensure you are running 15.006.30243 or later. Keeping your software up-to-date is crucial for security! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your Adobe software patched for peace of mind. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05038 · 92.2th percentile
Published
2016-10-13T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 OCT 19:00Z
    Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before…
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