Adobe.Reader.fillColor.Variable.Use.After.Free

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Use-After-Free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to access an object that has been deleted. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application, via a crafted PDF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Acrobat DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC 15.010.20060 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat DC 15.006.30121 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat Reader DC 15.006.30121 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Acrobat XI 11.0.15 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh
Reader XI 11.0.15 and earlier versions on Windows and Macintosh

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/acrobat/apsb16-14.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

APSB16-14