CVE-2016-0978: 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-2016-0977, CVE-2016-0979, CVE-2016-0980, and CVE-2016-0981.
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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.