CVE-2015-6701
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )
The ambientIlluminationColor property implementation 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 obtain sensitive information from process memory via a function call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6697, CVE-2015-6699, CVE-2015-6700, CVE-2015-6702, CVE-2015-6703, and CVE-2015-6704.
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-2015-6701?
CVE-2015-6701 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6701?
To fix CVE-2015-6701, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version available for your operating system.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2015-6701?
CVE-2015-6701 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.16, 11.x before 11.0.13, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
Is CVE-2015-6701 applicable to both Windows and macOS?
Yes, CVE-2015-6701 affects both Windows and macOS versions of the impacted Adobe products.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6701?
CVE-2015-6701 is an information disclosure vulnerability that could allow attackers to access sensitive data.
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