CVE-2016-0970: 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-2016-0969, 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-2016-0970?
CVE-2016-0970 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0970?
To fix CVE-2016-0970, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.329 or later for affected versions.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-0970?
CVE-2016-0970 affects Adobe Flash Player versions below 18.0.0.329, as well as multiple versions of Adobe AIR prior to 20.0.0.260.
What is the exploit vector of CVE-2016-0970?
CVE-2016-0970 can be exploited through malicious Flash content delivered via webpages or documents.
Can I mitigate CVE-2016-0970 without updating?
While updating is the best approach, temporary mitigation could include disabling Flash Player in your browser, but this does not eliminate the risk.