CVE-2015-5100: 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-2015-5094, 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<=10.1.14 | |
| 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-2015-5100?
CVE-2015-5100 has a critical severity level as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5100?
To fix CVE-2015-5100, update Adobe Acrobat and Acrobat Reader to the latest version available for your operating system.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5100?
CVE-2015-5100 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15, 11.x before 11.0.12, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-5100?
The potential risks of CVE-2015-5100 include unauthorized code execution, data loss, and system instability.
Is CVE-2015-5100 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5100 is exploitable remotely, which increases the risk of widespread attacks.
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