CVE-2016-4255: Use After Free

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability 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-2016-4255?

CVE-2016-4255 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4255?

To fix CVE-2016-4255, update Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader to the latest versions available.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-4255?

CVE-2016-4255 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and Acrobat DC Classic versions prior to 15.006.30198.

4

How does CVE-2016-4255 exploit work?

CVE-2016-4255 exploits a use-after-free vulnerability, allowing attackers to manipulate how memory is accessed.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4255?

CVE-2016-4255 affects both Windows and OS X platforms.

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