Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player on Windows and OS X
CVE-2016-4227

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. This issue is present in specific versions of Flash Player on multiple operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux. By exploiting this vulnerability, an attacker can potentially gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and execute commands remotely. It is crucial for users of affected versions to apply the necessary patches and update their software to mitigate this risk.

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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EPSS Score

75% 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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