Use After Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player by Adobe
CVE-2016-7879

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

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 23.0.0.207 and 11.2.202.644 are affected by a use after free vulnerability within the NetConnection class. This vulnerability occurs when the player is handling an attached script object, which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code. Successful exploitation may allow attackers to gain control over affected systems, potentially leading to significant security risks.

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://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-619
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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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EPSS Score

6% 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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