Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an Adobe Reader and Acrobat memory corruption flaw on Windows and OS X. If successfully triggered, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. Business risk is concentrated on endpoints still running old, unsupported Adobe Reader or Acrobat builds. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Windows or OS X systems with affected Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions installed. Modern managed fleets should verify no obsolete 11.x or early DC Classic/Continuous builds remain. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue with high impact if present. It should not displace actively exploited current vulnerabilities, but outdated Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations should be removed or updated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions at or above the fixed releases named by Adobe.; Remove obsolete Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations from endpoints where they are not required.; Check Adobe APSB16-02 for any vendor-specific deployment guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-02.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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