Type Confusion Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-7865

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-2016-7865?

Adobe Flash Player is susceptible to a type confusion vulnerability that affects multiple versions, allowing attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code. This issue arises due to incorrect handling of object types, leading to exploitable conditions. If successfully exploited, it can compromise system security, making mitigation through updates crucial. Users are urged to upgrade to the latest versions to mitigate risks.

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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.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-598
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EPSS Score

11% 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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