CVE-2015-5096: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 15, 2015
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow 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-2015-5098 and CVE-2015-5105.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<=10.1.14
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<=11.0.11
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30033<15.006.30060
Adobe Acrobat DC>=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 DC>=15.006.30033<15.006.30060
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC>=15.007.20033<15.008.20082
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 15, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5096?

The severity of CVE-2015-5096 is classified as critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5096?

To fix CVE-2015-5096, update your Adobe Reader or Acrobat to the latest version recommended by Adobe.

3

What versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2015-5096?

CVE-2015-5096 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions prior to 10.1.15 and 11.0.12, as well as certain Acrobat DC versions.

4

Can CVE-2015-5096 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, CVE-2015-5096 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-5096?

CVE-2015-5096 impacts affected versions of Adobe products on both Windows and OS X platforms.

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