CVE-2016-0969: 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-2016-0968, 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-2016-0969?
CVE-2016-0969 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0969?
To fix CVE-2016-0969, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-0969?
CVE-2016-0969 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329, certain 19.x and 20.x releases, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-0969?
Disabling or uninstalling vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player can serve as an effective workaround until an update can be applied.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-0969?
Users of Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as users of Adobe AIR, are affected by CVE-2016-0969.