CVE-2016-0975: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the instanceof function 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 by leveraging improper reference handling, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0973, CVE-2016-0974, CVE-2016-0982, CVE-2016-0983, and CVE-2016-0984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0975?
CVE-2016-0975 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0975?
To fix CVE-2016-0975, update Adobe Flash Player to version 20.0.0.306 or later for Windows and OS X, or to version 11.2.202.570 or later for Linux.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0975?
CVE-2016-0975 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329, as well as 19.x and 20.x prior to 20.0.0.306.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0975?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260 are also affected by CVE-2016-0975.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-0975?
CVE-2016-0975 is a use-after-free vulnerability related to the instanceof function in Adobe Flash Player.