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CVE-2015-3073

CWE-284Published: May 13, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11 on Windows and OS X allow attackers to bypass intended restrictions on JavaScript API execution via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3060, CVE-2015-3061, CVE-2015-3062, CVE-2015-3063, CVE-2015-3064, CVE-2015-3065, CVE-2015-3066, CVE-2015-3067, CVE-2015-3068, CVE-2015-3069, CVE-2015-3071, CVE-2015-3072, and CVE-2015-3074.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-3073 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-3073. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Adobe2 product(s)

acrobatacrobat reader

Apple1 product(s)

mac os x

Microsoft1 product(s)

windows

Source: NVD CPE · 52 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.html

PATCHhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74604

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284

ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-197

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38344/

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74604

ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284

ADVISORYhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-197

ADVISORYhttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38344/

All References (10)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74604Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-197Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38344/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74604Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-197Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38344/Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-3073

CVSS Score10.0 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-284

CISA KEVNo

ExploitPOC

Affected3 vendor(s)

PublishedMay 13, 2015

Related CVEs (CWE-284)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2015-3073 in threat intel feeds
→Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts

Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.

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