CVE-2016-4094: Buffer Overflow
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 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-2016-4093, 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.15 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.006.30121 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=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-2016-4094?
CVE-2016-4094 has a severity rating that indicates it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4094?
To fix CVE-2016-4094, users should upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions 11.0.16 or later, and Acrobat Reader DC versions 15.006.30172 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4094?
CVE-2016-4094 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat prior to version 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic prior to version 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous prior to version 15.016.20039.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-4094?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-4094 include arbitrary code execution and memory corruption leading to denial of service.
Is my version of Adobe Reader vulnerable to CVE-2016-4094?
If you are using Adobe Reader versions before 11.0.16 or Acrobat DC Classic versions before 15.006.30172, your version is vulnerable to CVE-2016-4094.
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