CVE-2016-4258 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Adobe Digital Editions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4258?
CVE-2016-4258 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions, published on 16 Sep 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Adobe Digital Editions before 4.5.2 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4256, CVE-2016-4257, CVE-2016-4259, CVE-2016-4260, CVE-2016-4261, and CVE-2016-4262.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Digital Editions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4258?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4258 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4258 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4258 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Digital Editions
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pjmx-cmgj-x97h.