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CVE-2016-1090

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

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CVE-2016-1090 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse resource in an unspecified directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1087 and CVE-2016-4106.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse resource in an unspecified directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1087 and CVE-2016-4106.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.77%

50.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat<= 11.0.15
AdobeAcrobat Dc<= 15.006.30121
AdobeAcrobat Dc<= 15.010.20060
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc<= 15.006.30121
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc<= 15.010.20060
AdobeReader<= 11.0.15

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1090?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in 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 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse resource in an unspecified directory, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1087 and CVE-2016-4106.
How severe is CVE-2016-1090?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-1090 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1090?
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