CVE-2015-6696: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow 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-2015-6698.
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-2015-6696?
CVE-2015-6696 has a critical severity level as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6696?
To fix CVE-2015-6696, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions as specified by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-6696?
CVE-2015-6696 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x versions before 10.1.16, 11.x before 11.0.13, and several versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-6696 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-6696 can be exploited remotely through malicious PDF documents.
What are the risks of not addressing CVE-2015-6696?
Not addressing CVE-2015-6696 exposes systems to potential remote code execution attacks.
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