CVE-2016-6939

Name: CVE-2016-6939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-10-13T19:59:07.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-6939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.020.20039 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6994.. EPSS estimates a 8.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.020.20039 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6994.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.50%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Acrobat	<= 11.0.17
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.006.30201
Adobe	Acrobat Dc	<= 15.017.20053
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.006.30201
Adobe	Acrobat Reader Dc	<= 15.017.20053
Adobe	Reader	<= 11.0.17

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93487
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036986
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93487
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036986
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlMitigation, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6939?

How severe is CVE-2016-6939?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6939?

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