Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-3073 is an Adobe Reader and Acrobat flaw where older Windows and OS X versions could allow attackers to bypass restrictions around JavaScript API execution. The sources do not describe the exact attack path or business impact, but exposed legacy PDF software should be treated as unnecessary risk. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints still running Adobe Reader or Acrobat 10.x or 11.x below the fixed versions on Windows or OS X. Modern, fully updated Adobe Acrobat installations are not shown as affected by the supplied sources. Prioritize remediation where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains in use, especially on systems handling external PDFs. The age of the issue reduces novelty, but unpatched legacy desktop software is avoidable exposure. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Reader and Acrobat 10.x to 10.1.14 or later.; Upgrade Reader and Acrobat 11.x to 11.0.11 or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations where possible..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- 38344CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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