CVE-2016-6998: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 13 2016(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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-6940, CVE-2016-6941, CVE-2016-6942, CVE-2016-6943, CVE-2016-6947, CVE-2016-6948, CVE-2016-6950, CVE-2016-6951, CVE-2016-6954, CVE-2016-6955, CVE-2016-6956, CVE-2016-6959, CVE-2016-6960, CVE-2016-6966, CVE-2016-6970, CVE-2016-6972, CVE-2016-6973, CVE-2016-6974, CVE-2016-6975, CVE-2016-6976, CVE-2016-6977, CVE-2016-6978, CVE-2016-6995, CVE-2016-6996, CVE-2016-6997, CVE-2016-7000, CVE-2016-7001, CVE-2016-7002, CVE-2016-7003, CVE-2016-7004, CVE-2016-7005, CVE-2016-7006, CVE-2016-7007, CVE-2016-7008, CVE-2016-7009, CVE-2016-7010, CVE-2016-7011, CVE-2016-7012, CVE-2016-7013, CVE-2016-7014, CVE-2016-7015, CVE-2016-7016, CVE-2016-7017, CVE-2016-7018, and CVE-2016-7019.
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6998?
CVE-2016-6998 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and memory corruption.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2016-6998?
CVE-2016-6998 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.18, Acrobat DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat DC Continuous before 15.020.20039.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6998?
To mitigate CVE-2016-6998, users should update their Adobe Reader and Acrobat software to the latest versions.
Can CVE-2016-6998 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2016-6998 can potentially result in data loss if attackers exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2016-6998?
CVE-2016-6998 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through memory corruption.
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