Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Affecting Multiple Versions
CVE-2016-7870
8.8HIGH
Key Information:
- Vendor
Adobe
- 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.

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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
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