Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4235

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. The flaw exists in specific versions of Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux, making systems using outdated versions particularly susceptible to these threats. Users are encouraged to update their software promptly to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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