Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a memory corruption flaw in older Adobe Reader and Acrobat releases for Windows and OS X. If triggered, it could let an attacker run code or crash the application. The source record does not describe the attack vector, but affected desktop PDF software should be treated as business-relevant exposure. Exposure is likely limited to endpoints still running the named pre-fix Adobe Reader or Acrobat versions on Windows or OS X. Highest concern is systems that process documents from external or untrusted sources. Treat as a high-priority legacy software remediation item. Code execution in desktop document software can support phishing-driven compromise, but the supplied sources do not indicate known active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Adobe Reader/Acrobat to the fixed versions or later named in Adobe APSB16-33.; Remove unsupported legacy Adobe Reader or Acrobat installations from managed endpoints.; Check Adobe's advisory for current supported remediation guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-33.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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