CVE-2015-7616
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(Updated: )
The ANVerifyComments 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-2015-6724, CVE-2015-6725, CVE-2015-7614, 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-2015-7616?
CVE-2015-7616 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution in affected versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7616?
To fix CVE-2015-7616, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions as recommended in Adobe's security update.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7616?
CVE-2015-7616 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 10.x before 10.1.16, 11.x before 11.0.13, and various versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2015-7616 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7616 can be exploited remotely if a user opens a malicious PDF file containing crafted JavaScript.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-7616?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-7616 include unauthorized access to sensitive information and execution of arbitrary code on the user's system.
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