CVE-2016-1122

CVE-2016-1122 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and OS X platforms. Specifically, it impacts Adobe Reader and Acrobat before version 11.0.16, Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Classic before 15.006.30172, and Acrobat and Acrobat Reader DC Continuous before 15.016.20039. This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors, posing a significant risk to affected systems. With a CVSS v3 score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), the vulnerability has a network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and requires no user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Its FAUCET Risk Score is 84/100, indicating a high potential impact. Despite its critical severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is exploit code publicly available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, suggesting a lack of widespread attention.