critical
10
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-5104: 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-2015-5100, CVE-2015-5102, CVE-2015-5103, and CVE-2015-5115.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=10.0<=10.1.14
Adobe Acrobat Reader>=11.0.0<=11.0.11
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<=10.1.14
Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager>=11.0.0<=11.0.11
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

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-15.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-5104?

    CVE-2015-5104 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-5104?

    To fix CVE-2015-5104, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available, specifically 10.1.15 or later for 10.x, 11.0.12 or later for 11.x, or the latest updates for DC versions.

  • What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2015-5104?

    CVE-2015-5104 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 10.x prior to 10.1.15, 11.x prior to 11.0.12, and specific versions of Acrobat DC.

  • Can CVE-2015-5104 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2015-5104 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to take control of affected systems.

  • Is CVE-2015-5104 specific to Windows or OS X?

    CVE-2015-5104 impacts both Windows and OS X platforms where the vulnerable Adobe software is installed.

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