Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player by Adobe
CVE-2016-7859

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

What is CVE-2016-7859?

Adobe Flash Player suffers from a use-after-free vulnerability that affects versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, as well as 11.2.202.643 and earlier. If exploited, this vulnerability can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The flaw arises from improper handling of objects within the Flash Player, which could lead to memory corruption. Users are strongly advised to update to the latest version to mitigate risks.

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

6% 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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CVE-2016-7859 : Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player by Adobe