Vulnerability Description
Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Download Manager, as used 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 local users to gain privileges via a crafted resource in an unspecified directory.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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-2016-0947?
CVE-2016-0947 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Download Manager, as used in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Re...
How severe is CVE-2016-0947?
CVE-2016-0947 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-0947?
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.