What is the severity of CVE-2016-7005?

CVE-2016-7005 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7005?

To fix CVE-2016-7005, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or higher, or the specified versions of Acrobat Reader DC.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-7005?

CVE-2016-7005 affects Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and specific versions of Acrobat DC for both Windows and macOS.

Can CVE-2016-7005 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-7005 can potentially be exploited remotely through unspecified vectors.

Is CVE-2016-7005 related to memory corruption issues?

Yes, CVE-2016-7005 involves memory corruption vulnerabilities that can lead to code execution or denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7005

critical

CWE

119

13/10/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7005: 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-2016-6998, CVE-2016-7000, CVE-2016-7001, CVE-2016-7002, CVE-2016-7003, CVE-2016-7004, 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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7005?
CVE-2016-7005 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7005?
To fix CVE-2016-7005, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or higher, or the specified versions of Acrobat Reader DC.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7005?
CVE-2016-7005 affects Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and specific versions of Acrobat DC for both Windows and macOS.
Can CVE-2016-7005 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7005 can potentially be exploited remotely through unspecified vectors.
Is CVE-2016-7005 related to memory corruption issues?
Yes, CVE-2016-7005 involves memory corruption vulnerabilities that can lead to code execution or denial of service.

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