CVE-2016-7856
CVE-2016-7856 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Dng Converter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Adobe Dng Converter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Adobe DNG Converter versions 9.7 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-7856?
- Adobe DNG Converter versions 9.7 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- How severe is CVE-2016-7856?
- CVE-2016-7856 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2016-7856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2016-7856?
- CVE-2016-7856 affects Adobe Dng Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2016-7856?
- 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-2016-7856 published?
- CVE-2016-7856 was published on 2016-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94875
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/dng-converter/apsb16-41.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:dng_converter:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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