CVE-2016-4204: Buffer Overflow
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-2016-4198, CVE-2016-4199, CVE-2016-4200, CVE-2016-4201, CVE-2016-4202, CVE-2016-4203, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4204?
CVE-2016-4204 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4204?
To fix CVE-2016-4204, users should upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat version 11.0.17 or above, or the updated Acrobat DC versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4204?
CVE-2016-4204 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17, as well as several versions of Acrobat DC on Windows and OS X.
Can CVE-2016-4204 cause denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-4204 can cause a denial of service due to memory corruption vulnerabilities.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-4204?
CVE-2016-4204 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through unspecified vectors.