CVE-2015-5096: Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2015-5096 is a heap buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows and OS X. If a user opens attacker-controlled content through an affected version, the attacker could run code as that user. The bundle does not show active exploitation, but these legacy versions should be treated as unacceptable exposure. Exposure is mainly endpoints or virtual desktops still running the listed Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions. Systems that process untrusted PDFs or email attachments are the most relevant business concern. Prioritize remediation where affected Adobe products remain in use, especially on user workstations. This is old but serious arbitrary-code-execution exposure, and the main risk is legacy software that escaped normal patching. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat beyond the fixed versions listed by Adobe.; Remove unsupported Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions from managed endpoints.; Check Adobe APSB15-15 for vendor-specific deployment guidance..

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Jun 13, 2026, 22:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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