CVE-2016-0939: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 14 2016(Updated: )
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0931, CVE-2016-0933, CVE-2016-0936, CVE-2016-0938, 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 | <=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-2016-0939?
CVE-2016-0939 has been rated as critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0939?
To fix CVE-2016-0939, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-0939?
CVE-2016-0939 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.14 and specific versions of Acrobat DC.
Can CVE-2016-0939 be exploited remotely?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2016-0939 remotely by using specially crafted files.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2016-0939?
The risks associated with CVE-2016-0939 include arbitrary code execution and potential denial of service on affected systems.
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