Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4249

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

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

Summary

This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow within Adobe Flash Player, allowing attackers to exploit specific vectors to execute arbitrary code. The flaw is found in versions of Flash Player prior to 18.0.0.366 and in 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X, alongside earlier versions on Linux. Exploitation of this vulnerability can compromise the integrity of user systems, leading to unauthorized remote access and potential data breaches.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91722
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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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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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