CVE-2016-6954

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

⚠️ Adobe Reader and Acrobat before specific versions have a chilling flaw that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code — think of it as an open window in a secured building! 🔥 This vulnerability is like a hotel receptionist who doesn’t verify guest identities before handing out room keys — just a simple action can lead to unauthorized access. Imagine the chaos that could ensue! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they wish on your system, leading to potential data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. It's a digital nightmare waiting to happen!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like a hotel receptionist who doesn’t verify guest identities before handing out room keys — just a simple action can lead to unauthorized access. Imagine the chaos that could ensue! This memory corruption vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution via unspecified vectors, impacting Adobe Reader and Acrobat systems before specific version updates.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they wish on your system, leading to potential data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even complete system compromise. It's a digital nightmare waiting to happen! To stay safe, update your Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or higher, or if you’re using DC Classic, ensure you’re on version 15.006.30243 or later. Regularly check for updates to keep your system secure! You can tackle this! Patch those versions, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. 🛡️

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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