Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0932, CVE-2016-0934, CVE-2016-0937, and CVE-2016-0941.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.13 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30097 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30097 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 11.0.13 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0940?
CVE-2016-0940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on ...
How severe is CVE-2016-0940?
CVE-2016-0940 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0940?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.