CVE-2016-6999
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CVE-2016-6999 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer 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.
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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