Vulnerability Description
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 mishandle the Global object, which allows attackers to bypass JavaScript API execution restrictions via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30097 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30097 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader | <= 11.0.13 |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.13 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034646Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-012Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-0943?
CVE-2016-0943 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 mishandle the G...
How severe is CVE-2016-0943?
CVE-2016-0943 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0943?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat Reader.