CVE-2016-1052: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1045, CVE-2016-1046, CVE-2016-1047, CVE-2016-1048, CVE-2016-1049, CVE-2016-1050, CVE-2016-1051, CVE-2016-1053, CVE-2016-1054, CVE-2016-1055, CVE-2016-1056, CVE-2016-1057, CVE-2016-1058, CVE-2016-1059, CVE-2016-1060, CVE-2016-1061, CVE-2016-1065, CVE-2016-1066, CVE-2016-1067, CVE-2016-1068, CVE-2016-1069, CVE-2016-1070, CVE-2016-1075, CVE-2016-1094, CVE-2016-1121, CVE-2016-1122, CVE-2016-4102, and CVE-2016-4107.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1052?
CVE-2016-1052 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1052?
To fix CVE-2016-1052, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version 11.0.16 or higher, or 15.006.30172 or higher for Acrobat DC.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-1052?
CVE-2016-1052 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.16 and various Acrobat DC versions before 15.016.20039.
Can CVE-2016-1052 affect my Mac or Windows system?
Yes, CVE-2016-1052 can impact users on both Windows and macOS systems using vulnerable versions of Adobe software.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-1052 if I can't update?
There is no official workaround for CVE-2016-1052; it is recommended to update to a secure version to mitigate the risk.