CVE-2016-4106
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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
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
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- Status
- Modified
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