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CVE-2016-4255

UnknownEPSS 5.30%

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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

EPSS Probability
5.30%

91.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAcrobat<= 11.0.16
AdobeAcrobat Dc<= 15.006.30174
AdobeAcrobat Dc<= 15.016.20045
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc<= 15.006.30174
AdobeAcrobat Reader Dc<= 15.016.20045
AdobeReader<= 11.0.16

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4255?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-4255?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.30% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4255?
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