CVE-2016-7854

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 21, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unspecified vectors could lead to arbitrary code execution! This is like leaving the back door of your house wide open without knowing who's lurking outside. 🔥 Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat as a secure vault, but with a pesky crack in the wall. Attackers could slip right in and either steal valuable data or cause a chaotic mess inside. If exploited, an attacker could gain control of the system, executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service that leads to memory corruption. Essentially, they could wreak absolute havoc without you even realizing it. Imagine a stranger accessing your sensitive files or crashing your entire application!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Reader and Acrobat as a secure vault, but with a pesky crack in the wall. Attackers could slip right in and either steal valuable data or cause a chaotic mess inside. This vulnerability allows malicious actors to bypass security measures in Adobe Reader and Acrobat, leading to potential code execution or service disruption. The flaw affects multiple versions on Windows and OS X, making a broad attack surface.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain control of the system, executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service that leads to memory corruption. Essentially, they could wreak absolute havoc without you even realizing it. Imagine a stranger accessing your sensitive files or crashing your entire application! To protect yourself, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or higher, or for DC Continuous, make sure you're on version 15.020.20039 or later. Regularly check for updates to ensure you have the latest security enhancements. You've got this! By staying proactive and updating, you can keep your systems secure and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03803 · 89.9th percentile
Published
2016-10-21T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 17:00Z
    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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