CVE-2016-7016: Buffer Overflow
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-2016-7005, 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-2016-7017, CVE-2016-7018, and CVE-2016-7019.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7016?
CVE-2016-7016 has been classified with high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7016?
To fix CVE-2016-7016, update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to version 11.0.18 or later, or upgrade Acrobat and Reader DC to the specified secure versions.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7016?
CVE-2016-7016 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 11.0.18 and specific older versions of Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC on Windows and OS X.
What types of vulnerabilities are included in CVE-2016-7016?
CVE-2016-7016 includes memory corruption vulnerabilities that can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Can CVE-2016-7016 lead to data theft?
Yes, due to its ability to execute arbitrary code, CVE-2016-7016 could potentially be exploited to steal sensitive data.