CVE-2016-4097: 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-2016-4094, CVE-2016-4096, 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-2016-4097?
CVE-2016-4097 has been classified as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4097?
To fix CVE-2016-4097, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 11.0.16 for Adobe Reader and 15.006.30172 or later for Acrobat DC.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2016-4097?
CVE-2016-4097 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.16, and Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous editions before versions 15.006.30172 and 15.016.20039, respectively.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-4097 facilitate?
CVE-2016-4097 can facilitate arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4097?
Currently, the recommended mitigation for CVE-2016-4097 is to apply the available patches from Adobe.
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