CVE-2016-1122: Use After Free
First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
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-2016-1052, 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-2016-4102, and CVE-2016-4107.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Yosemite | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.006.30121 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.010.20060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.006.30121 | |
| Adobe Acrobat DC | <=15.010.20060 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1122?
CVE-2016-1122 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1122?
To fix CVE-2016-1122, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-1122?
CVE-2016-1122 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16, Acrobat DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat DC Continuous before 15.016.20039.
Can CVE-2016-1122 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-1122 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code without local access.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-1122?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-1122 could lead to unauthorized access, data theft, and system compromise.
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