HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-3075
CRITICAL

CVE-2015-3075

CWE-416Published: May 13, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.14 and 11.x before 11.0.11 on Windows and OS X allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3053, CVE-2015-3054, CVE-2015-3055, and CVE-2015-3059.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-3075 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

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

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST 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/74602
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74602
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284

All References (6)

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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74602Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032284Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader/apsb15-10.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-3075
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-416
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 13, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-3075 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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