CVE-2015-6719: Medium severity adobe acrobat reader vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2015
·
Updated

The CBSharedReviewCloseDialog method 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 bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6707, CVE-2015-6708, CVE-2015-6709, CVE-2015-6710, CVE-2015-6711, CVE-2015-6712, CVE-2015-6713, CVE-2015-6714, CVE-2015-6715, CVE-2015-6716, CVE-2015-6717, CVE-2015-6718, CVE-2015-6720, CVE-2015-6721, CVE-2015-6722, CVE-2015-6723, CVE-2015-6724, CVE-2015-6725, CVE-2015-7614, CVE-2015-7616, CVE-2015-7618, CVE-2015-7619, CVE-2015-7620, and CVE-2015-7623.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<=10.1.15
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0.0<=11.0.12
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.006.30060<15.006.30094
Adobe Acrobat DC>=15.008.20082<15.009.20069
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
Apple macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-6719?

CVE-2015-6719 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass JavaScript API restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-6719?

To mitigate CVE-2015-6719, ensure that you update your Adobe Acrobat and Reader software to the latest versions as specified by Adobe's security updates.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2015-6719?

CVE-2015-6719 affects Adobe Acrobat and Reader versions 10.x before 10.1.16, 11.x before 11.0.13, and specific versions of Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous before certain updates.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-6719?

CVE-2015-6719 can be exploited by attackers to execute scripts that manipulate files or bypass security features within Adobe Acrobat and Reader.

5

Is my operating system vulnerable to CVE-2015-6719?

CVE-2015-6719 impacts Adobe Acrobat and Reader applications specifically and does not affect the underlying Apple macOS or Microsoft Windows operating systems.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203