Type Confusion Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-7861

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 versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, as well as 11.2.202.643 and earlier, contain a type confusion vulnerability. This flaw can be exploited to execute arbitrary code, potentially allowing an attacker to gain unauthorized access to user systems and data. Users of affected versions are highly encouraged to update their software to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_MS
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
x_refsource_CONFIRM
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2676.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

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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