CVE-2015-6684: Use After Free
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.009.20069 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5586, CVE-2015-6683, CVE-2015-6687, CVE-2015-6688, CVE-2015-6689, CVE-2015-6690, CVE-2015-6691, CVE-2015-7615, CVE-2015-7617, and CVE-2015-7621.
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 | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30094 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | >=15.008.20082<15.009.20069 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=10.0<=10.1.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=11.0.0<=11.0.12 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30094 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=15.008.20082<15.009.20069 | |
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6684?
CVE-2015-6684 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6684?
To mitigate CVE-2015-6684, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions that have patched the vulnerability.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2015-6684?
CVE-2015-6684 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.16, 11.x before 11.0.13, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-6684 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6684 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on affected systems.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-6684?
CVE-2015-6684 primarily affects Windows and macOS systems running the specified vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
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