Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player on Multiple Platforms
CVE-2016-4231

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability resides in Adobe Flash Player and arises from incorrect memory management, enabling attackers to exploit a use-after-free condition. By manipulating this flaw through specific attack vectors, adversaries can execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability impacts multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player across different operating systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux, highlighting the importance of timely updates and security patches.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40356/
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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

37% 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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