CVE-2015-5101: 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-2015-5099, 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 | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=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 Notification Manager | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5101?
CVE-2015-5101 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5101?
To fix CVE-2015-5101, update your Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-5101?
CVE-2015-5101 affects Adobe Acrobat Reader versions 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, as well as Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous versions prior to specified updates.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-5101?
CVE-2015-5101 allows for remote code execution, enabling attackers to take control of the affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5101 if I cannot update immediately?
While updating is the best solution, disabling JavaScript in Adobe Reader can serve as a temporary mitigation for CVE-2015-5101.
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