CVE-2016-4213: 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-2016-4204, CVE-2016-4205, CVE-2016-4206, CVE-2016-4207, CVE-2016-4208, CVE-2016-4211, CVE-2016-4212, 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-2016-4213?
CVE-2016-4213 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4213?
To fix CVE-2016-4213, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.17 or later, and for DC versions, update to 15.006.30198 or later.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-4213?
CVE-2016-4213 affects Adobe Reader versions prior to 11.0.17 and Adobe Acrobat DC versions before 15.006.30198.
What types of attacks can CVE-2016-4213 enable?
CVE-2016-4213 can enable attacks that execute arbitrary code or lead to memory corruption causing denial of service.
Is CVE-2016-4213 relevant for both Windows and macOS?
Yes, CVE-2016-4213 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and macOS platforms.