CVE-2016-1051: Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Clas...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1051 is a memory-safety flaw in Adobe Reader and Acrobat that could let an attacker run code through unspecified handling of a malicious document or interaction. The record covers older Windows and OS X versions. No CISA KEV listing is provided, so active exploitation is not established by the bundle. Exposure is mainly legacy endpoints running the named pre-fix Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X. Organizations with unmanaged desktops, archived gold images, or old PDF workflows should verify installed versions rather than relying on current standard builds. Prioritize remediation where old Adobe Reader or Acrobat remains installed, especially on user workstations. The business risk is code execution from document handling, but urgency is moderated by age of the issue and absence of source-provided active exploitation evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to versions newer than the affected release thresholds.; Prioritize unmanaged Windows and OS X endpoints that can open untrusted PDFs.; Check Adobe APSB16-14 for vendor-confirmed remediation details..

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Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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