CVE-2016-4214: 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-2016-4198, 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-2016-4213, 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 Operating System | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.16 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.006.30174 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader DC | <=15.016.20045 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30174 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.016.20045 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4214?
CVE-2016-4214 has a critical severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4214?
To fix CVE-2016-4214, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.17 or later for standard releases, or version 15.006.30198 or later for DC Classic and Continuous releases.
Which versions of Adobe Acrobat are affected by CVE-2016-4214?
Adobe Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and Adobe Acrobat DC versions before 15.006.30198 are affected by CVE-2016-4214.
Does CVE-2016-4214 affect macOS or Windows?
Yes, CVE-2016-4214 affects both Windows and macOS versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2016-4214?
CVE-2016-4214 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via memory corruption.
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