Release date: March 3, 2016
Last updated: March 8, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: APSB16-09
Priority: 2
CVE Numbers: CVE-2016-1007, CVE-2016-1008, CVE-2016-1009
Platform: Windows and Macintosh
Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Acrobat and Reader for Windows and Macintosh. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Product | Track | Affected Versions | Platform |
---|---|---|---|
Acrobat DC | Continuous | 15.010.20059 and earlier versions |
Windows and Macintosh |
Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 15.010.20059 and earlier versions |
Windows and Macintosh |
Acrobat DC | Classic | 15.006.30119 and earlier versions |
Windows and Macintosh |
Acrobat Reader DC | Classic | 15.006.30119 and earlier versions |
Windows and Macintosh |
Acrobat XI | Desktop | 11.0.14 and earlier versions | Windows and Macintosh |
Reader XI | Desktop | 11.0.14 and earlier versions | Windows and Macintosh |
Adobe recommends users update their software installations to the latest versions by following the instructions below.
The latest product versions are available to end users via one of the following methods:
- Users can update their product installations manually by choosing Help > Check for Updates.
- The products will update automatically, without requiring user intervention, when updates are detected.
- The full Acrobat Reader installer can be downloaded from the Acrobat Reader Download Center.
For IT administrators (managed environments):
- Download the enterprise installers from ftp://ftp.adobe.com/pub/adobe/, or refer to the specific release note version for links to installers.
- Install updates via your preferred methodology, such as AIP-GPO, bootstrapper, SCUP/SCCM (Windows), or on Macintosh, Apple Remote Desktop and SSH.
Product | Track | Updated Versions | Platform | Priority rating | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Acrobat DC | Continuous | 15.010.20060 |
Windows and Macintosh | 2 | |
Acrobat Reader DC | Continuous | 15.010.20060 |
Windows and Macintosh | 2 | Download Center |
Acrobat DC | Classic | 15.006.30121 |
Windows and Macintosh |
2 | Windows Macintosh |
Acrobat Reader DC | Classic | 15.006.30121 |
Windows and Macintosh | 2 | Windows Macintosh |
Acrobat XI | Desktop | 11.0.15 | Windows and Macintosh | 2 | Windows Macintosh |
Reader XI | Desktop | 11.0.15 | Windows and Macintosh | 2 | Windows Macintosh |
- These updates resolve memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2016-1007, CVE-2016-1009).
- These updates resolve a vulnerability in the directory search path used to find resources that could lead to code execution (CVE-2016-1008).
Adobe would like to thank the following individuals and organizations for reporting the relevant issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers:
- AbdulAziz Hariri of HPE's Zero Day Initiative (CVE-2016-1007)
- AbdulAziz Hariri and Jasiel Spelman of HPE's Zero Day Initiative (CVE-2016-1008)
- Jaanus Kp of Clarified Security, working with HPE's Zero Day Initiative (CVE-2016-1009)