Memory Corruption Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-7876

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

Summary

This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player occurs in the Clipboard class, where improper data handling can lead to memory corruption. If successfully exploited, it allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system. This issue impacts various versions of Adobe Flash Player, prior to 23.0.0.207 and 11.2.202.644, increasing the risk for users who have not updated their software. It highlights the necessity for regular updates to mitigate the threats posed by such vulnerabilities.

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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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17
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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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