CVE-2015-6686: Buffer Overflow
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted set of fields, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6685, CVE-2015-6693, CVE-2015-6694, CVE-2015-6695, and CVE-2015-7622.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6686?
CVE-2015-6686 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6686?
To fix CVE-2015-6686, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-6686?
CVE-2015-6686 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, along with specific versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-6686 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-6686 can allow attackers to cause a denial of service in addition to executing arbitrary code.
Is my operating system vulnerable to CVE-2015-6686?
CVE-2015-6686 affects versions of Adobe software on Windows and OS X, but does not inherently make the operating systems themselves vulnerable.