CVE-2016-4093: Buffer Overflow
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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1037, CVE-2016-1063, CVE-2016-1064, CVE-2016-1071, CVE-2016-1072, CVE-2016-1073, CVE-2016-1074, CVE-2016-1076, CVE-2016-1077, CVE-2016-1078, CVE-2016-1080, CVE-2016-1081, CVE-2016-1082, CVE-2016-1083, CVE-2016-1084, CVE-2016-1085, CVE-2016-1086, CVE-2016-1088, CVE-2016-1093, CVE-2016-1095, CVE-2016-1116, CVE-2016-1118, CVE-2016-1119, CVE-2016-1120, CVE-2016-1123, CVE-2016-1124, CVE-2016-1125, CVE-2016-1126, CVE-2016-1127, CVE-2016-1128, CVE-2016-1129, CVE-2016-1130, CVE-2016-4088, CVE-2016-4089, CVE-2016-4090, CVE-2016-4094, CVE-2016-4096, CVE-2016-4097, CVE-2016-4098, CVE-2016-4099, CVE-2016-4100, CVE-2016-4101, CVE-2016-4103, CVE-2016-4104, and CVE-2016-4105.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4093?
CVE-2016-4093 has a critical severity rating, allowing potential arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4093?
To fix CVE-2016-4093, update Adobe Acrobat and Reader to version 11.0.16 or higher, and Acrobat and Reader DC to version 15.006.30172 or higher.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2016-4093?
CVE-2016-4093 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.16, as well as Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic and Continuous versions before specified updates.
Can CVE-2016-4093 lead to data breaches?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2016-4093 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4093?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-4093; the best solution is to apply the latest updates.