CVE-2015-5087: Buffer Overflow
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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3095, CVE-2015-5094, CVE-2015-5100, CVE-2015-5102, CVE-2015-5103, CVE-2015-5104, and CVE-2015-5115.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5087?
CVE-2015-5087 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5087?
To fix CVE-2015-5087, update to the latest versions of Adobe Acrobat and Reader as specified in the vendor's security advisory.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-5087?
CVE-2015-5087 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.15 and 11.0.12, as well as certain versions of Acrobat DC.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2015-5087?
CVE-2015-5087 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on vulnerable systems.
Is CVE-2015-5087 applicable to both Windows and macOS?
Yes, CVE-2015-5087 is applicable to Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and macOS platforms.