CVE-2016-4255
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CVE-2016-4255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 5.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.16 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30174 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.016.20045 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30174 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.016.20045 |
| Adobe | Reader | <= 11.0.16 |
References
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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