CVE-2016-6994
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CVE-2016-6994 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-2016-6939.. EPSS estimates a 7.86% 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-2016-6939.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
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
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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