What is the severity of CVE-2016-4198?

CVE-2016-4198 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4198?

To fix CVE-2016-4198, ensure that your Adobe Reader or Acrobat software is updated to version 11.0.17 or later for Adobe Acrobat and version 15.017.20050 or later for Acrobat DC.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-4198?

CVE-2016-4198 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and 15.006.30198, as well as related Acrobat DC versions before 15.017.20050.

Can CVE-2016-4198 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2016-4198 can potentially cause a denial of service as it involves memory corruption issues.

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4198?

CVE-2016-4198 impacts Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and OS X platforms.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4198

high

8.8

CWE

119

13/7/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4198: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 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-2016-4191, CVE-2016-4192, CVE-2016-4193, CVE-2016-4194, CVE-2016-4195, CVE-2016-4196, CVE-2016-4197, CVE-2016-4199, CVE-2016-4200, CVE-2016-4201, CVE-2016-4202, CVE-2016-4203, CVE-2016-4204, CVE-2016-4205, CVE-2016-4206, CVE-2016-4207, CVE-2016-4208, CVE-2016-4211, CVE-2016-4212, CVE-2016-4213, CVE-2016-4214, CVE-2016-4250, CVE-2016-4251, CVE-2016-4252, and CVE-2016-4254.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.16
Adobe Acrobat	<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat	<=15.016.20045
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.016.20045
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.16

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4198?
CVE-2016-4198 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4198?
To fix CVE-2016-4198, ensure that your Adobe Reader or Acrobat software is updated to version 11.0.17 or later for Adobe Acrobat and version 15.017.20050 or later for Acrobat DC.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-4198?
CVE-2016-4198 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and 15.006.30198, as well as related Acrobat DC versions before 15.017.20050.
Can CVE-2016-4198 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-4198 can potentially cause a denial of service as it involves memory corruption issues.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4198?
CVE-2016-4198 impacts Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and OS X platforms.

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