PT-2015-1490 · Adobe · Reader+3
Published
2015-07-14
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Updated
2021-09-08
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CVE-2015-5094
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Reader DC (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Reader (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Acrobat (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Acrobat DC (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is caused by a buffer overflow in dynamic memory, which can allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. This can be achieved through exploitation of the vulnerability, potentially leading to code execution or service disruption.
Recommendations
For Adobe Reader DC, update to a version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
For Adobe Reader, update to a version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
For Adobe Acrobat, update to a version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
For Adobe Acrobat DC, update to a version that addresses the buffer overflow issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the handling of PDF files from untrusted sources until a patch is available.
Restrict access to the vulnerable
ToolEventHandler to minimize the risk of exploitation.Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Acrobat
Acrobat Dc
Reader
Reader Dc