CVE-2016-0967: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.329 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.569 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.260, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.260, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.260 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0964, CVE-2016-0965, CVE-2016-0966, CVE-2016-0968, CVE-2016-0969, CVE-2016-0970, CVE-2016-0972, CVE-2016-0976, CVE-2016-0977, CVE-2016-0978, CVE-2016-0979, CVE-2016-0980, and CVE-2016-0981.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0967?
CVE-2016-0967 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing for arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0967?
To resolve CVE-2016-0967, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions recommended by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0967?
CVE-2016-0967 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329, 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306, and various versions of Adobe AIR and its SDK.
What happens if I don't patch CVE-2016-0967?
Failure to patch CVE-2016-0967 could allow attackers to execute malicious code or trigger a denial of service on your system.
Is CVE-2016-0967 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2016-0967 is present on multiple operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux.