CVE-2016-0978
First published: Wed Feb 10 2016(Updated: )
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-2016-0977, CVE-2016-0979, CVE-2016-0980, and CVE-2016-0981.
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 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.326 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| 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 | |
| iStyle @cosme 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0978?
CVE-2016-0978 has a critical severity rating as it can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0978?
To fix CVE-2016-0978, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.329 or later, or 20.0.0.306 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0978?
CVE-2016-0978 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329 and 20.x versions before 20.0.0.306.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0978?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260 are also affected by CVE-2016-0978.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-0978?
CVE-2016-0978 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms where the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player are installed.
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