CVE-2016-4258: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 16, 2016
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Updated

Adobe Digital Editions before 4.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4256, CVE-2016-4257, CVE-2016-4259, CVE-2016-4260, CVE-2016-4261, and CVE-2016-4262.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.1

Event History

Sep 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4258?

CVE-2016-4258 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

What versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2016-4258?

Adobe Digital Editions versions before 4.5.2 are affected by CVE-2016-4258.

3

How do I fix CVE-2016-4258?

To fix CVE-2016-4258, you should upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.2 or later.

4

What type of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-4258?

CVE-2016-4258 is associated with memory corruption vulnerabilities that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-4258?

There are no specific public exploit details for CVE-2016-4258, but its vulnerabilities could be potentially exploited by attackers.

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