CVE-2016-4096: Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acr...

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CVE-2016-4096 is a memory-corruption flaw in older Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions for Windows and OS X. If exploited, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. Public sources provided do not show active exploitation, but the impact is significant where legacy Adobe installations remain. Exposure is mainly organizations retaining old Adobe Reader or Acrobat builds on Windows or OS X endpoints. Fully updated or retired installations should not be affected by the versions named in the public CVE description. Treat this as a legacy endpoint cleanup priority. The vulnerability enables code execution, but available sources do not indicate active exploitation. Focus on finding outdated Adobe installations and eliminating unsupported versions. Mitigation focus: Inventory Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions on Windows and OS X endpoints.; Update Reader/Acrobat to 11.0.16, DC Classic 15.006.30172, DC Continuous 15.016.20039, or later.; If updates are not possible, consult Adobe guidance for supported compensating controls..

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Jun 13, 2026, 15:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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