CVE-2016-1079
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CVE-2016-1079 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1092.. EPSS estimates a 10.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1092.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.15 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30121 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.010.20060 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30121 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.010.20060 |
| Adobe | Reader | <= 11.0.15 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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