CVE-2016-4210: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Integer overflow in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.16
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.016.20045
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.016.20045
Adobe Reader<=11.0.16

Event History

Jul 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4210?

CVE-2016-4210 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4210?

To fix CVE-2016-4210, users should upgrade to Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions higher than 11.0.17, Acrobat DC Classic versions higher than 15.006.30198, or Acrobat DC Continuous versions higher than 15.017.20050.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-4210?

CVE-2016-4210 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.17, and various versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC.

4

Can CVE-2016-4210 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4210 can be exploited remotely through unspecified vectors.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4210?

CVE-2016-4210 impacts both Windows and macOS operating systems.

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