CVE-2016-0954: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 9, 2016
·Updated
Adobe Digital Editions before 4.5.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.0
Remediation
Event History
Mar 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0954?
CVE-2016-0954 has a high severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-0954?
To fix CVE-2016-0954, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0954?
CVE-2016-0954 affects users of Adobe Digital Editions versions prior to 4.5.1.
4
What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2016-0954?
CVE-2016-0954 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0954?
Currently, the only effective mitigation for CVE-2016-0954 is upgrading to the patched version of Adobe Digital Editions.