Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-1120 is a memory-corruption vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows and OS X. A successful attack could let an attacker run code as the affected user or crash the application. The sources do not describe the exact trigger vector. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running the listed pre-fix Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X. Environments with unmanaged legacy desktops, archived application images, or infrequent third-party software patching should prioritize inventory checks. Prioritize remediation where Adobe Reader or Acrobat is still present below fixed versions. The business risk is endpoint compromise or application disruption, but the supplied sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the fixed versions or later.; Review Adobe APSB16-14 for vendor-specific update guidance.; Remove unsupported legacy Reader or Acrobat installations where upgrades are not possible..
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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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