Vulnerability Description
Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1092.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.15 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30121 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30121 |
| Adobe | Reader | <= 11.0.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90511
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035828
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-326
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90511
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035828
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-326
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-1079?
CVE-2016-1079 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039 on Windows and OS X allow attackers...
How severe is CVE-2016-1079?
CVE-2016-1079 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-1079?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Acrobat Dc, Adobe Acrobat Reader Dc.