CVE-2016-6956

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 memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat could allow attackers to run arbitrary code! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef can cook whatever they want because the health inspector never checks the recipes. It's unsafe, and one wrong move could lead to disaster! If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker execute malicious code or cause a denial of service, potentially leading to system crashes or data theft. Imagine your computer serving up all kinds of surprises, and not the tasty kind!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef can cook whatever they want because the health inspector never checks the recipes. It's unsafe, and one wrong move could lead to disaster! This vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat allows memory corruption through unspecified vectors, enabling attackers to run arbitrary code without any user interaction. This poses significant risks, particularly for users with outdated software.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could let an attacker execute malicious code or cause a denial of service, potentially leading to system crashes or data theft. Imagine your computer serving up all kinds of surprises, and not the tasty kind! Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or later, or 15.006.30243 and 15.020.20039 for the DC versions. Regularly check for updates to ensure you’re protected against potential exploits. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to protect your digital space. 💪✨

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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