What is the severity of CVE-2016-6965?

CVE-2016-6965 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-6965?

To fix CVE-2016-6965, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.18 or later, and 15.006.30243 or later.

Which software is affected by CVE-2016-6965?

CVE-2016-6965 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.18 and 15.006.30243.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6965?

CVE-2016-6965 is a use-after-free vulnerability.

Can CVE-2016-6965 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-6965 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-6965

critical

CWE

416

13/10/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-6965: Use After Free

First published: Thu Oct 13 2016(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1089, CVE-2016-1091, CVE-2016-6944, CVE-2016-6945, CVE-2016-6946, CVE-2016-6949, CVE-2016-6952, CVE-2016-6953, CVE-2016-6961, CVE-2016-6962, CVE-2016-6963, CVE-2016-6964, CVE-2016-6967, CVE-2016-6968, CVE-2016-6969, CVE-2016-6971, CVE-2016-6979, CVE-2016-6988, and CVE-2016-6993.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.17
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC	<=15.006.30201
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC	<=15.017.20053
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.006.30201
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=15.017.20053
Adobe Acrobat Reader	<=11.0.17

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-6965?
CVE-2016-6965 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6965?
To fix CVE-2016-6965, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions 11.0.18 or later, and 15.006.30243 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-6965?
CVE-2016-6965 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.18 and 15.006.30243.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-6965?
CVE-2016-6965 is a use-after-free vulnerability.
Can CVE-2016-6965 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-6965 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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