CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-6999

Critical
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before version 11.0.18, and in Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before version 15.006.30243, as well as in Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before version 15.020.20039 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the affected system.

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)

Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.18, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30243, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.020.20039 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS