Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE affects older Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions on Windows and OS X. It allows bypassing JavaScript API execution restrictions, reducing protections intended to limit risky PDF scripting behavior. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or attack detail. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat builds: Reader/Acrobat before 11.0.16, DC Classic before 15.006.30172, or DC Continuous before 15.016.20039. Treat this as a legacy software hygiene issue unless affected versions remain in use. If they do, prioritize remediation because PDF readers are exposed to external files and historically targeted. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the fixed versions or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations.; Check Adobe APSB16-14 for vendor-specific update guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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