Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-0937 is a memory-safety flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that could let an attacker run code when a vulnerable user processes malicious content. It affects older Windows and OS X versions listed by Adobe. Business urgency is highest where legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains installed. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints still running the affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X. Modern patched or replaced installations should not be affected, based on the version thresholds in the CVE and Adobe advisory. Treat this as a high-priority legacy software cleanup item. It enables code execution in widely used document software, but the provided evidence does not show current active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat using Adobe APSB16-02 guidance.; Remove or upgrade installations older than the fixed version thresholds.; Prioritize systems that open external or untrusted PDF documents..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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