CVE-2015-6724
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )
The ANSendForApproval 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-2015-6719, CVE-2015-6720, CVE-2015-6721, CVE-2015-6722, CVE-2015-6723, CVE-2015-6725, CVE-2015-7614, CVE-2015-7616, CVE-2015-7618, CVE-2015-7619, CVE-2015-7620, and CVE-2015-7623.
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 | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30094 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | >=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 Notification Manager | >=15.006.30060<15.006.30094 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | >=15.008.20082<15.009.20069 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6724?
CVE-2015-6724 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-6724?
To fix CVE-2015-6724, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-6724?
CVE-2015-6724 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, as well as certain versions of Acrobat DC.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-6724?
CVE-2015-6724 is a JavaScript execution vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass security mechanisms.
Are macOS and Windows directly affected by CVE-2015-6724?
CVE-2015-6724 primarily affects Adobe software, and while it can run on both macOS and Windows, these operating systems themselves are not directly vulnerable.
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