CVE-2016-1089 Adobe Reader and Acrobat Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB16-33)

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

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

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.

Patch:
Following are links for downloading patches to fix the vulnerabilities:

APSB16-33