CVE-2015-4446
First published: Wed Jul 15 2015(Updated: )
Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and perform a transition from Low Integrity to Medium Integrity via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5090 and CVE-2015-5106.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-4446?
CVE-2015-4446 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its ability to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4446?
To fix CVE-2015-4446, upgrade to the latest versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat which address this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-4446?
CVE-2015-4446 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x versions prior to 10.1.15, 11.x versions prior to 11.0.12, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-4446 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-4446 could potentially be exploited remotely by attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
What are the recommended mitigation strategies for CVE-2015-4446?
The primary mitigation strategy for CVE-2015-4446 is to ensure that Adobe Reader and Acrobat are updated to the latest security patches.
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