CVE-2016-0938: The AcroForm plugin in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic befor...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-0938 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat’s AcroForm plugin. If triggered, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or exploitation evidence, but code execution in a widely used document reader warrants prompt remediation. Exposure is most likely on Windows or OS X endpoints still running affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions, especially where users open externally supplied PDF documents. Current, patched, or unsupported-product status cannot be inferred from the bundle alone. Patch or remove affected Acrobat and Reader versions as a normal high-priority endpoint security action. Business urgency is elevated by possible code execution, but the bundle does not support emergency language based on active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations to Adobe’s fixed versions or later.; Prioritize systems that routinely open external PDFs or process customer-supplied documents.; Check Adobe APSB16-02 for vendor-specific update guidance and supported product branches..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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