CVE-2016-4092: Buffer Overflow

Published May 11, 2016
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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-2016-4091.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.15
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30121
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.010.20060
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30121
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.010.20060
Adobe Reader<=11.0.15

Event History

May 11, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4092?

CVE-2016-4092 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4092?

To fix CVE-2016-4092, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-4092?

CVE-2016-4092 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.16 and specific versions of Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous.

4

What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-4092?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-4092 to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

5

Is CVE-2016-4092 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2016-4092 affects Adobe software on both Windows and OS X operating systems.

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