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

What is CVE-2016-4217?

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
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE

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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