How severe is CVE-2016-0935?

CVE-2016-0935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-0935 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-0935?

CVE-2016-0935 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-0935?

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

When was CVE-2016-0935 published?

CVE-2016-0935 was published on 2016-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-0935

CVE-2016-0935 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Acrobat Dc with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Acrobat Dc
Published: 2016-01-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ExtGState dictionary.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0935?: Double free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat before 11.0.14, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30119, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.010.20056 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ExtGState dictionary.
How severe is CVE-2016-0935?: CVE-2016-0935 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-0935 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-0935?: CVE-2016-0935 primarily affects Adobe Acrobat Dc. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0935?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2016-0935 published?: CVE-2016-0935 was published on 2016-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (32)

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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat_reader:11.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:acrobat:11.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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