Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-6945 is a memory safety flaw in older Adobe Reader and Acrobat on Windows and OS X. If triggered, it could let an attacker run code on the affected machine. The public record does not specify the exact attack vector or show active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on endpoints still running the listed legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X, especially where users handle untrusted files. Modern or patched installations are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a high-priority legacy software risk if old Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions remain in use. Arbitrary code execution in document software can support workstation compromise, but the provided sources do not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the fixed versions or later.; Review Adobe APSB16-33 for vendor-specific update guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Adobe Reader and Acrobat installations..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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