Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player on Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-4176

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 July 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 48%

What is CVE-2016-4176?

The vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to exploit stack memory corruption issues, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service. This impacts various versions of Flash Player across multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux, making systems vulnerable if not updated. It is essential for users to apply relevant security patches to mitigate associated risks and protect their environments from exploitation.

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Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2016-4176 - Proof of Concept

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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EPSS Score

48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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