CVE-2016-1008

Name: CVE-2016-1008
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-03-09T11:59:38.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1008 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.15, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30121, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20060 on Windows and OS X allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.15, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30121, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20060 on Windows and OS X allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse DLL in an unspecified directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.10%

61.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.14
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.006.30119
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.010.20059
Adobe	Acrobat Reader	<= 11.0.14
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.010.20059
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	15.006.30119

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1008?

How severe is CVE-2016-1008?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1008 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1008?

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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Source: NVD / NIST