CVE-2016-0977: 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-2016-0970, CVE-2016-0972, CVE-2016-0976, 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-2016-0977?
CVE-2016-0977 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0977?
To fix CVE-2016-0977, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.329 or higher, or upgrade to the latest version available.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0977?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329, 19.x before 20.0.0.306, and 20.x before 20.0.0.306 are affected by CVE-2016-0977.
Are Adobe AIR products affected by CVE-2016-0977?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260 are also affected by CVE-2016-0977.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-0977?
The potential impacts of CVE-2016-0977 include arbitrary code execution and denial of service, compromising system security.