CVE-2016-0971: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 10 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.559 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=20.0.0.286 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.326 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=20.0.0.272 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=20.0.0.286 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=20.0.0.272 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.233 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.233 | |
| iPhone OS | ||
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=20.0.0.233 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00025.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00029.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-02/msg00030.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0166.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034970
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-04.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-07
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39465/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0971?
CVE-2016-0971 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0971?
To fix CVE-2016-0971, update Adobe Flash Player to version 20.0.0.306 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0971?
CVE-2016-0971 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329, 19.x, and 20.x before 20.0.0.306.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0971?
CVE-2016-0971 impacts Windows, macOS, and Linux systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player.
Can CVE-2016-0971 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0971 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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