Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Adobe | Acrobat | <= 11.0.16 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Dc | <= 15.006.30174 |
| Adobe | Acrobat Reader Dc | <= 15.006.30174 |
| Adobe | Reader | <= 11.0.16 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91714
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036281
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-420
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91714
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036281
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-420
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-26.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4255?
CVE-2016-4255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on ...
How severe is CVE-2016-4255?
CVE-2016-4255 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-2016-4255?
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.