CVE-2015-5114: 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-2015-5101, CVE-2015-5111, and CVE-2015-5113.
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 DC | >=15.006.30033<15.006.30060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.007.20033<15.008.20082 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=10.0<10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<11.0.12 | |
| 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-2015-5114?
CVE-2015-5114 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5114?
To fix CVE-2015-5114, users need to update their Adobe Acrobat and Reader to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-5114?
CVE-2015-5114 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.15 and 11.0.12, along with specific versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-5114 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5114 can potentially be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2015-5114?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-5114 may result in unexpected application crashes or unauthorized control over the user's system.
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