CVE-2016-0931: Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous befor...

Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted FileAttachment annotation, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0933, CVE-2016-0936, CVE-2016-0938, CVE-2016-0939, CVE-2016-0942, CVE-2016-0944, CVE-2016-0945, and CVE-2016-0946.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.54%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 11.0.13
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.0
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.11
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	11.0.12
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.13
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.0
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.1
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.2
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.3
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.4
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.5
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.6
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.7
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.8
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.9
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.10
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.11
Adobe	Acrobat	11.0.12
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.006.30097
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.009.20077
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.006.30097
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.009.20077

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-009Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-009Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 14, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-0931?

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted FileAttachment annotation, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0933, CVE-2016-0936, CVE-2016-0938, CVE-2016-0939, CVE-2016-0942, CVE-2016-0944, CVE-2016-0945, and CVE-2016-0946.

How severe is CVE-2016-0931?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-0931 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0931?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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