Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-7870

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 And Earlier, 11.2.202.644 And Earlier
Vendor
CVE Published:
15 December 2016

What is CVE-2016-7870?

Adobe Flash Player, specifically versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier as well as 11.2.202.644 and earlier, contains a vulnerability within the RegExp class that can be exploited through specific search strategies. This buffer overflow/underflow flaw allows attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code, putting user systems at significant risk.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securit...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94871
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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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