CVE-2015-5090
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-2015-4446 and CVE-2015-5106.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<=10.1.14 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<=11.0.11 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=10.0<=10.1.14 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=11.0.0<=11.0.11 | |
| 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-2015-5090?
The severity of CVE-2015-5090 is considered critical due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5090?
To fix CVE-2015-5090, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest version or apply the security patches released by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5090?
CVE-2015-5090 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 10.1.15, 11.0.12, and specific versions of Acrobat DC.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2015-5090?
CVE-2015-5090 allows attackers to perform unauthorized actions by bypassing intended access restrictions.
Is CVE-2015-5090 specific to certain operating systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-5090 affects Adobe products on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
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