Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4182

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-4182?

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service through memory corruption in affected versions of Adobe Flash Player on multiple platforms, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. The exploit can occur via unspecified vectors, potentially leading to severe impacts on system integrity and availability. Users are advised to update to a secure version to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201610-10
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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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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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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