Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux
CVE-2016-4185

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-4185?

Certain versions of Adobe Flash Player, specifically prior to 18.0.0.366 for Windows, 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 for Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.632 for Linux, are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability. This vulnerability allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code on the affected systems or cause a denial of service, which disrupts normal functioning. Users are advised to update their Flash Player to mitigate these risks.

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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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91725
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EPSS Score

5% 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

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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