CVE-2016-4106

Name: CVE-2016-4106
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-11T11:00:59.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4106 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-2016-1090.. 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-2016-1090.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.77%

50.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90513Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035828Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4106?

How severe is CVE-2016-4106?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4106 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4106?

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