CVE-2016-0968: 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-2016-0967, 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-2016-0968?
CVE-2016-0968 is considered to have a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0968?
To fix CVE-2016-0968, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that are free from this vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0968?
CVE-2016-0968 affects Adobe Flash Player versions below 18.0.0.329, 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306, and Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260.
Can CVE-2016-0968 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0968 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-0968?
CVE-2016-0968 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.