Code Execution and Denial of Service Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4179

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 50%

What is CVE-2016-4179?

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X, as well as versions before 11.2.202.632 on Linux, exhibit a vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service due to memory corruption via unspecified vectors. This vulnerability is distinct from several other identified issues affecting Flash Player in the same time frame. Users are advised to update to the latest versions to mitigate these threats.

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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-2016-4179 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40102/
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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EPSS Score

50% 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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