CVE-2015-5115: 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-2015-5104.
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-2015-5115?
CVE-2015-5115 has a severity rating of critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5115?
To fix CVE-2015-5115, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions as specified by Adobe.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-5115?
CVE-2015-5115 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions below 10.1.15 and 11.0.12, as well as specific versions of Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2015-5115?
CVE-2015-5115 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5115?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2015-5115; the recommended solution is to update to the fixed versions.
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