Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects older Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations. A malicious PDF could trigger a memory-management error and allow attacker-controlled code to run. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Windows or OS X endpoints still process untrusted PDFs. Systems already updated beyond Adobe's January 2016 fixed versions are not indicated as exposed by the supplied sources. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged or legacy Windows and OS X workstations running affected Adobe PDF software. Prioritize endpoints, VDI images, shared kiosks, and systems that open external PDFs. The bundle does not identify server-side Adobe products or non-Adobe PDF readers as affected. Prioritize remediation if legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains in production, especially where users receive external PDFs. The vulnerability allows code execution, but current active exploitation is not supported by the supplied sources. For fully updated estates, this is mainly a legacy exposure verification task. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations to the fixed versions or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe PDF software where business use no longer requires it.; Restrict opening of untrusted PDFs on systems that cannot be updated promptly..
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- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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