CVE-2015-5095: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jul 15 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4448, CVE-2015-5099, CVE-2015-5101, CVE-2015-5111, CVE-2015-5113, and CVE-2015-5114.
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-2015-5095?
CVE-2015-5095 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5095?
To fix CVE-2015-5095, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available from Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-5095?
CVE-2015-5095 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15, 11.x before 11.0.12, and specific versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-5095?
The risks of CVE-2015-5095 include the possibility of attackers exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is CVE-2015-5095 a use-after-free vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-5095 is a use-after-free vulnerability which can lead to memory corruption and code execution.
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