CVE-2016-4251: 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-2016-4213, CVE-2016-4214, CVE-2016-4250, CVE-2016-4252, and CVE-2016-4254.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4251?
CVE-2016-4251 is considered a critical vulnerability that may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4251?
To fix CVE-2016-4251, you should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions, specifically 11.0.17 or later for Adobe Acrobat Reader and 15.006.30198 or later for Acrobat DC.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4251?
CVE-2016-4251 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17, and Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous versions before 15.006.30198 and 15.017.20050 respectively.
Can CVE-2016-4251 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2016-4251 can lead to data loss due to the potential for arbitrary code execution or memory corruption.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4251?
CVE-2016-4251 impacts Windows and OS X platforms, specifically those running vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.