Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-7858

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 And Earlier, 11.2.202.643 And Earlier
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2016

Summary

Adobe Flash Player has a critical vulnerability that arises from a use-after-free condition in the handling of certain objects. When exploited, this vulnerability permits attackers to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. It is vitally important for users to update their Flash Player installations to the latest versions to mitigate the risk of such exploitations, as older versions remain susceptible to this flaw.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier

References

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94153
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EPSS Score

9% 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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