CVE-2015-5085
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 JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4435, CVE-2015-4438, CVE-2015-4441, CVE-2015-4445, CVE-2015-4447, CVE-2015-4451, CVE-2015-4452, and CVE-2015-5086.
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 Reader DC | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5085?
CVE-2015-5085 is rated as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5085?
To fix CVE-2015-5085, update Adobe Acrobat Reader to versions 10.1.15, 11.0.12, or newer, depending on your current version.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat Reader are affected by CVE-2015-5085?
CVE-2015-5085 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15, 11.x before 11.0.12, and various versions of Acrobat and Reader DC prior to specific updates.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-5085?
CVE-2015-5085 affects affected Adobe software on both Windows and macOS platforms.
Can CVE-2015-5085 lead to a system compromise?
Yes, CVE-2015-5085 can potentially lead to system compromise by allowing attackers to execute harmful JavaScript within Adobe Acrobat Reader.
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