CVE-2016-6937: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Sep 17 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-2016-4265, 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6937?
CVE-2016-6937 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6937?
To fix CVE-2016-6937, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.17 or later, and the appropriate versions of Acrobat DC.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-6937?
CVE-2016-6937 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.17, and several versions of Acrobat DC before specified updates.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-6937?
CVE-2016-6937 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or to cause memory corruption resulting in denial of service.
When was CVE-2016-6937 disclosed?
CVE-2016-6937 was disclosed in 2016, highlighting vulnerabilities in Adobe products prior to specific updates.
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