CVE-2016-0973: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the URLRequest object implementation 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 a URLLoader.load call, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0974, CVE-2016-0975, CVE-2016-0982, CVE-2016-0983, and CVE-2016-0984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0973?
CVE-2016-0973 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0973?
To fix CVE-2016-0973, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 20.0.0.306 or later, or update Adobe AIR and its SDK to version 20.0.0.260 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0973?
CVE-2016-0973 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306.
Is my operating system vulnerable to CVE-2016-0973?
Operating systems such as Windows, macOS, and Linux can be vulnerable if they are running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR.
What happens if I don’t fix CVE-2016-0973?
If CVE-2016-0973 is not addressed, it could lead to exploitation which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.