7.5
CWE
200 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7889: Infoleak

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier has an issue with parsing crafted XML entries that could lead to information disclosure.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Digital Editions<=4.5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7889?

    CVE-2016-7889 has been categorized as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7889?

    To fix CVE-2016-7889, update Adobe Digital Editions to version 4.5.3 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7889?

    CVE-2016-7889 affects Adobe Digital Editions versions 4.5.2 and earlier.

  • Can CVE-2016-7889 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7889 can be exploited remotely through crafted XML entries.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7889?

    CVE-2016-7889 is an information disclosure vulnerability related to XML parsing.

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