CVE-2016-4261: 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-2016-4258, CVE-2016-4259, CVE-2016-4260, 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-2016-4261?

CVE-2016-4261 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and memory corruption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4261?

To fix CVE-2016-4261, upgrade Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.2 or later.

3

What versions of Adobe Digital Editions are affected by CVE-2016-4261?

Adobe Digital Editions versions prior to 4.5.2, specifically 4.5.1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2016-4261.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4261?

CVE-2016-4261 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

5

Is CVE-2016-4261 related to other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2016-4261 is a distinct vulnerability and is not the same as CVE-2016-4256, CVE-2016-4257, CVE-2016-4258, CVE-2016-4259, CVE-2016-4260, or CVE-2016-4262.

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