CVE-2015-5099: 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-2015-5095, 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<=10.1.14 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=10.0<=10.1.14 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<=11.0.11 | |
| 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-2015-5099?
CVE-2015-5099 is classified as a critical vulnerability because it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5099?
To remediate CVE-2015-5099, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version as outlined in the Adobe security advisory.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-5099?
CVE-2015-5099 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 10.x before 10.1.15, 11.x before 11.0.12, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-5099 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5099 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a crafted PDF file.
What systems are primarily impacted by CVE-2015-5099?
CVE-2015-5099 primarily impacts Windows and macOS systems running outdated versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
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