Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4190

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2016-4190?

The vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to exploit the software by executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service due to memory corruption. This issue affects various versions of Flash Player across multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. The lack of validation within unspecified vectors makes devices susceptible to potential attacks, necessitating timely updates and patches to mitigate 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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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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