CVE-2016-0938: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 14 2016(Updated: )
The AcroForm plugin 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0931, CVE-2016-0933, CVE-2016-0936, CVE-2016-0939, CVE-2016-0942, CVE-2016-0944, CVE-2016-0945, and CVE-2016-0946.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| macOS Yosemite | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.006.30097 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.009.20077 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.006.30097 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.009.20077 | |
| 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-2016-0938?
CVE-2016-0938 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0938?
To fix CVE-2016-0938, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version beyond 11.0.14, or 15.006.30119 for Classic, and 15.010.20056 for Continuous.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2016-0938?
CVE-2016-0938 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.14 and certain versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2016-0938 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2016-0938 can potentially allow attackers to gain unauthorized access and lead to data theft.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0938 on user systems?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0938 include arbitrary code execution and memory corruption, which could disrupt system functionality.
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