CVE-2016-4209
CriticalSummary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, and in Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, as well as in Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability poses a significant risk to organizations as it allows for remote code execution, potentially leading to data loss or system compromise.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Adobe Reader and Acrobat to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.17, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30198, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.017.20050 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.