CVE-2016-4268: Buffer Overflow
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-2016-4265, CVE-2016-4266, CVE-2016-4267, CVE-2016-4269, and CVE-2016-4270.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4268?
CVE-2016-4268 has been classified as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4268?
To fix CVE-2016-4268, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions: 11.0.17 or later, and 15.006.30198 or later for DC.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4268?
CVE-2016-4268 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17 and certain versions of Acrobat DC on Windows and macOS.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2016-4268 enable?
CVE-2016-4268 can enable attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service condition through memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4268 still a threat?
CVE-2016-4268 is no longer a threat if the affected Adobe software has been fully updated to secure versions.