CVE-2015-6691: 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-2015-6684, CVE-2015-6687, CVE-2015-6688, CVE-2015-6689, CVE-2015-6690, 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-2015-6691?
CVE-2015-6691 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6691?
To fix CVE-2015-6691, upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 10.1.16 or 11.0.13 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6691?
CVE-2015-6691 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x versions prior to 10.1.16 and 11.x versions prior to 11.0.13.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-6691?
CVE-2015-6691 impacts Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and OS X platforms.
Can CVE-2015-6691 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6691 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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