CVE-2016-0934: Use After Free

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2016-0934?

CVE-2016-0934 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to enable attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2016-0934?

To fix CVE-2016-0934, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions as per Adobe's security advisory.

Q: Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0934?

CVE-2016-0934 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.14 and various 15.0.x versions.

Q: Can CVE-2016-0934 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-0934 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted PDF files.

Q: What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0934?

CVE-2016-0934 affects systems running Windows and macOS that have the vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat installed.

Published Jan 14, 2016

Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in AGM.dll 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 a multiple-layer PDF document, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0932, 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 DC<=15.006.30097

Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.009.20077

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30097

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.009.20077

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

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-2016-0934?

CVE-2016-0934 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to enable attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0934?