What is the severity of CVE-2016-4265?

CVE-2016-4265 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4265?

To fix CVE-2016-4265, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version, ensuring you are beyond the vulnerable versions specified.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4265?

CVE-2016-4265 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.17 and certain versions of Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous.

Can I still use Adobe Reader or Acrobat if I have CVE-2016-4265?

Using vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader or Acrobat with CVE-2016-4265 can expose you to significant security risks.

What types of attacks does CVE-2016-4265 enable?

CVE-2016-4265 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct denial of service attacks through memory corruption vulnerabilities.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-4265

critical

CWE

119

26/8/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-4265: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 26 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, CVE-2016-4252, CVE-2016-4254, CVE-2016-4266, CVE-2016-4267, CVE-2016-4268, CVE-2016-4269, and CVE-2016-4270.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.16
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC	<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC	<=15.016.20045
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.006.30174
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.016.20045
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.16

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4265?
CVE-2016-4265 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4265?
To fix CVE-2016-4265, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest version, ensuring you are beyond the vulnerable versions specified.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4265?
CVE-2016-4265 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.17 and certain versions of Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous.
Can I still use Adobe Reader or Acrobat if I have CVE-2016-4265?
Using vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader or Acrobat with CVE-2016-4265 can expose you to significant security risks.
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-4265 enable?
CVE-2016-4265 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and conduct denial of service attacks through memory corruption vulnerabilities.

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