CVE-2016-4254: 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-2016-4214, CVE-2016-4250, CVE-2016-4251, and CVE-2016-4252.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.16 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.006.30174 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=15.016.20045 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=15.006.30174 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader Notification Manager | <=15.016.20045 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.0.16 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4254?
CVE-2016-4254 has a critical severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4254?
To fix CVE-2016-4254, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.17 or later, and for Acrobat DC, update to version 15.006.30198 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-4254?
CVE-2016-4254 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and all versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic and Continuous prior to certain updates.
What type of vulnerability is represented by CVE-2016-4254?
CVE-2016-4254 represents a vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption leading to denial of service.
When was CVE-2016-4254 disclosed?
CVE-2016-4254 was disclosed as part of a security advisory by Adobe in 2016.
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