Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in the popUpMenuEx method in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.009.20069 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5586, CVE-2015-6683, CVE-2015-6684, CVE-2015-6687, CVE-2015-6688, CVE-2015-6689, CVE-2015-6691, CVE-2015-7615, CVE-2015-7617, and CVE-2015-7621.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | >= 10.0, <= 10.1.15 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30094 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | >= 10.0, <= 10.1.15 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | >= 15.006.30060, < 15.006.30094 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033796Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-474Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb15-24.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033796Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-474Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb15-24.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-6690?
CVE-2015-6690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Use-after-free vulnerability in the popUpMenuEx method in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.16 and 11.x before 11.0.13, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30094, and Acrobat...
How severe is CVE-2015-6690?
CVE-2015-6690 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-6690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Macos.