CVE-2016-6957: Critical severity apple ios and macos vulnerability

Published Oct 13, 2016
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Updated

Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.020.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Acrobat<=11.0.17
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.006.30201
Adobe Acrobat DC<=15.017.20053
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.006.30201
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC<=15.017.20053
Adobe Reader<=11.0.17

Event History

Oct 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6957?

CVE-2016-6957 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass JavaScript execution restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-6957?

To address CVE-2016-6957, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions available, specifically versions after 11.0.18 and 15.006.30243.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2016-6957?

CVE-2016-6957 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.18, and Adobe Acrobat DC Classic and Continuous before 15.006.30243.

4

Can CVE-2016-6957 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6957 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers through unspecified vectors.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2016-6957?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-6957 may lead to unauthorized access to execute JavaScript code within the context of the application, compromising system security.

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