CVE-2016-0932: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2016-0932?

The severity of CVE-2016-0932 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0932?

To fix CVE-2016-0932, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions recommended by Adobe.

Q: What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0932?

CVE-2016-0932 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.14 and certain versions of Acrobat DC before 15.010.20056.

Q: Can CVE-2016-0932 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2016-0932 can lead to data compromise as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.

Q: Is CVE-2016-0932 specific to Windows or macOS?

CVE-2016-0932 affects both Windows and macOS versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.

Published Jan 14, 2016

Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the Doc object implementation in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0934, CVE-2016-0937, CVE-2016-0940, and CVE-2016-0941.

Affected Software

34 affected components

Adobe Acrobat Reader<=11.0.13

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.0

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.1

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.2

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.3

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.4

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.5

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.6

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.7

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.8

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.9

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.10

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.11

Adobe Acrobat Reader=11.0.12

Apple iOS and macOS

Microsoft Windows

Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.13

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.0

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.1

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.2

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.3

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.4

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.5

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.6

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.7

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.8

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.9

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.10

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.11

Adobe Acrobat=11.0.12

Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30097

Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.009.20077

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30097

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.009.20077

Remediation

Patch Available

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.html

Event History

Jan 14, 2016

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0932?

The severity of CVE-2016-0932 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0932?