First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow 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-2016-4092.
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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CVE-2016-4091 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
To fix CVE-2016-4091, upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available.
CVE-2016-4091 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.16 and specific versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC.
CVE-2016-4091 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
CVE-2016-4091 affects users on Windows and macOS operating systems.