CVE-2016-0974: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability 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, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0973, 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-2016-0974?
CVE-2016-0974 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0974?
To fix CVE-2016-0974, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-0974?
CVE-2016-0974 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329 and various other specific versions of Adobe AIR.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0974?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0974 include arbitrary code execution, which can compromise system security.
Is CVE-2016-0974 relevant to all operating systems?
CVE-2016-0974 is relevant to multiple operating systems including Windows, OS X, and Linux.