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CVE-2016-4094 is a memory-corruption flaw in older Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions for Windows and OS X. Adobe fixed it in May 2016. If exploited, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. No supplied source shows active exploitation. Exposure is mainly endpoints or servers still running the listed pre-fix Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X. Current, patched installations are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Treat as a high-priority legacy software cleanup issue. The flaw enables code execution in common document software, but the evidence provided does not show current exploitation. Focus on confirming no outdated Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions remain. Mitigation focus: Update affected Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations to the fixed versions or later.; Prioritize systems that open or process untrusted PDF files.; If versions are unclear, check Adobe APSB16-14 and current vendor guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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