Type Confusion Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4223

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Flash Player prior to specific versions is susceptible to a type confusion vulnerability that could enable attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability arises from an unspecified issue that differs from similar vulnerabilities (CVE-2016-4224 and CVE-2016-4225), affecting users on various platforms including Windows, OS X, and Linux. The exploitation of this flaw can lead to serious security incidents if not addressed promptly.

References

http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-424
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03
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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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