How severe is CVE-2015-5097?

CVE-2015-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-5097 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5097?

CVE-2015-5097 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5097?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-5097 published?

CVE-2015-5097 was published on 2015-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5097

CVE-2015-5097 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat
Published: 2015-07-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5108 and CVE-2015-5109.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5097?: Integer overflow in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.15 and 11.x before 11.0.12, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 2015.006.30060, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 2015.008.20082 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5108 and CVE-2015-5109.
How severe is CVE-2015-5097?: CVE-2015-5097 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-5097 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5097?: CVE-2015-5097 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5097?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5097 published?: CVE-2015-5097 was published on 2015-07-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

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