Adobe security alert.

Advisory overview

Qualys Vulnerability R&D Lab has released new vulnerability checks in the Enterprise TruRisk Platform to protect organizations against 89 vulnerabilities that were fixed in 3 bulletins announced today by Adobe. Customers can immediately audit their networks for these and other new vulnerabilities by accessing their Qualys subscription. Visit Qualys Security Blog to prioritize remediation.

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Vulnerability details

Adobe has released 3 security bulletins to fix newly discovered flaws in their software. Qualys has released the following checks for these new vulnerabilities:

• Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB16-32)

  Severity

  Urgent 5

  Qualys ID

  370155

  Vendor Reference

  APSB16-32

  CVE Reference

  CVE-2016-4273, CVE-2016-4286, CVE-2016-6981, CVE-2016-6982, CVE-2016-6983, CVE-2016-6984, CVE-2016-6985, CVE-2016-6986, CVE-2016-6987, CVE-2016-6989, CVE-2016-6990, CVE-2016-6992

  CVSS Scores

  Base 9.3 / Temporal 7.7

  Description

  Adobe Flash Player is a multimedia application for multiple platforms.

  Adobe has released security updates for Adobe Flash Player. These updates address critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

  Affected Versions:
  Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.162 and earlier

  Consequence

  On successful exploitation it could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

  Solution

  A patch is available at this time. Update to version 23.0.0.185
  Please refer to Adobe advisory APSB16-32

  Patches:
  The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
  APSB16-32 Mac OS
  APSB16-32 Windows

• Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-33)

  Severity

  Critical 4

  Qualys ID

  370154

  Vendor Reference

  APSB16-33

  CVE Reference

  CVE-2016-1089, CVE-2016-1091, CVE-2016-4095, CVE-2016-6937, CVE-2016-6939, CVE-2016-6940, CVE-2016-6941, CVE-2016-6942, CVE-2016-6943, CVE-2016-6944, CVE-2016-6945, CVE-2016-6946, CVE-2016-6947, CVE-2016-6948, CVE-2016-6949, CVE-2016-6950, CVE-2016-6951, CVE-2016-6952, CVE-2016-6953, CVE-2016-6954, CVE-2016-6955, CVE-2016-6956, CVE-2016-6957, CVE-2016-6958, CVE-2016-6959, CVE-2016-6960, CVE-2016-6961, CVE-2016-6962, CVE-2016-6963, CVE-2016-6964, CVE-2016-6965, CVE-2016-6966, CVE-2016-6967, CVE-2016-6968, CVE-2016-6969, CVE-2016-6970, CVE-2016-6971, CVE-2016-6972, CVE-2016-6973, CVE-2016-6974, CVE-2016-6975, CVE-2016-6976, CVE-2016-6977, CVE-2016-6978, CVE-2016-6979, CVE-2016-6988, CVE-2016-6993, CVE-2016-6994, CVE-2016-6995, CVE-2016-6996, CVE-2016-6997, CVE-2016-6998, CVE-2016-6999, CVE-2016-7000, CVE-2016-7001, CVE-2016-7002, CVE-2016-7003, CVE-2016-7004, CVE-2016-7005, CVE-2016-7006, CVE-2016-7007, CVE-2016-7008, CVE-2016-7009, CVE-2016-7010, CVE-2016-7011, CVE-2016-7012, CVE-2016-7013, CVE-2016-7014, CVE-2016-7015, CVE-2016-7016, CVE-2016-7017, CVE-2016-7018, CVE-2016-7019, CVE-2016-7852, CVE-2016-7853, CVE-2016-7854

  CVSS Scores

  Base 10 / Temporal 8.3

  Description

  Adobe Reader and Acrobat are applications for handling PDF files. They are prone to multiple vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

  Affected Software:
  Acrobat DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  Acrobat Reader DC Continuous 15.017.20053 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  Adobe Reader XI 11.0.17and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
  Acrobat DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  Acrobat Reader DC Classic 15.006.30201 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
  Adobe Acrobat XI 11.0.17 and earlier 11.x versions for Windows and Macintosh
  

  Consequence

  Successful exploitation of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.

  Solution

  Users on Windows and Macintosh systems can utilize the Adobe product's update mechanism. The default configuration is set to run automatic update checks on a regular schedule.

  Refer to APSB16-33 for more information.

  Patches:
  The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
  APSB16-33

• Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application Unquoted Search Path Vulnerability (APSB16-34)

  Severity

  Serious 3

  Qualys ID

  370153

  Vendor Reference

  APSB16-34

  CVE Reference

  CVE-2016-6935

  CVSS Scores

  Base 7.2 / Temporal 5.3

  Description

  Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application is your central location for managing the dozens of apps and services that are included in your Creative Cloud membership. You can also sync and share files, manage thousands of fonts, access libraries of stock photography and design assets.

  Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application is prone to Unquoted Search Path vulnerability.

  Affected Versions:
  Adobe Creative Cloud Desktop Application 3.7.0.272 and earlier versions
  

  Consequence

  Successful exploitation could allow authenticated, unprivileged local attacker to execute arbitrary code under elevated security context of the application.

  Solution

  The vendor has released an update to fix the vulnerability. Please refer to Adobe advisory APSB16-34 for more details.

  Patches:
  The following are links for downloading patches to fix these vulnerabilities:
  APSB16-34

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