CVE-2016-0961: Buffer Overflow
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.577 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 21.0.0.176, Adobe AIR SDK before 21.0.0.176, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 21.0.0.176 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0960, CVE-2016-0962, CVE-2016-0986, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-0992, CVE-2016-1002, and CVE-2016-1005.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0961?
CVE-2016-0961 has a critical severity level due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0961?
To mitigate CVE-2016-0961, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later, and Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler to version 21.0.0.176 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0961?
CVE-2016-0961 affects multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and Adobe AIR SDK across various operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0961?
CVE-2016-0961 is a remote code execution vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-0961?
The most effective workaround for CVE-2016-0961 is to completely uninstall Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR until the software can be updated.