CVE-2016-6993: Use After Free
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-2016-6965, CVE-2016-6967, CVE-2016-6968, CVE-2016-6969, CVE-2016-6971, CVE-2016-6979, and CVE-2016-6988.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6993?
CVE-2016-6993 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6993?
To remediate CVE-2016-6993, you should update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2016-6993?
CVE-2016-6993 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions before 11.0.18, as well as various versions of Acrobat DC under specified thresholds.
Can CVE-2016-6993 compromise my system?
Yes, CVE-2016-6993 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems, potentially leading to a complete system compromise.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-6993?
CVE-2016-6993 affects systems running Windows and OS X with vulnerable versions of Adobe Reader and Acrobat.