CVE-2016-0935: Double Free
First published: Thu Jan 14 2016(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability 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 crafted ExtGState dictionary.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.006.30097 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.009.20077 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30097 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.009.20077 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0935?
CVE-2016-0935 has a critical severity rating, potentially allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0935?
To fix CVE-2016-0935, users should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2016-0935?
CVE-2016-0935 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.14, and Acrobat Reader DC versions before 15.010.20056.
Can CVE-2016-0935 affect my operating system?
CVE-2016-0935 primarily affects Adobe products on Windows and macOS platforms.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0935?
The recommended workaround for CVE-2016-0935 is to disable scripts and macro execution in Adobe products until they are updated.
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