CVE-2016-1079: Infoleak
First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
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 allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1092.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.006.30121 | |
| Adobe Acrobat | <=15.010.20060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30121 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.010.20060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1079?
CVE-2016-1079 has a moderate severity level as it allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1079?
To fix CVE-2016-1079, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to their latest versions: 11.0.16 or later for Adobe Reader and 15.006.30172 or later for Acrobat DC.
What versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2016-1079?
CVE-2016-1079 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16 and Acrobat DC Classic versions before 15.006.30172.
Can CVE-2016-1079 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-1079 does not specify remote exploitation capabilities, so it is generally considered to require local access.
Is macOS affected by CVE-2016-1079?
No, macOS itself is not listed as vulnerable to CVE-2016-1079, but certain versions of Adobe applications on macOS are affected.
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