CVE-2015-5094: Buffer Overflow
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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3095, CVE-2015-5087, CVE-2015-5100, CVE-2015-5102, CVE-2015-5103, CVE-2015-5104, and CVE-2015-5115.
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-2015-5094?
CVE-2015-5094 has a critical severity rating, as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5094?
To fix CVE-2015-5094, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions that are not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-5094?
CVE-2015-5094 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.15, 11.0.12, and certain versions of Acrobat DC.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-5094?
CVE-2015-5094 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and OS X platforms.
Can CVE-2015-5094 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2015-5094 can potentially lead to data loss due to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
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