Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4217

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.366 and from 19.x to 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X, as well as version 11.2.202.632 on Linux, are susceptible to a memory corruption vulnerability. This flaw enables attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code or lead to a denial of service. The exploitation methods for this vulnerability are unspecified, requiring users to remain vigilant about security updates and patches from Adobe.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_GENTOO
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE

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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