CVE-2016-0979: 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-2016-0978, CVE-2016-0980, and CVE-2016-0981.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0979?
CVE-2016-0979 has been classified as a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0979?
To fix CVE-2016-0979, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.329 or later, or any of the Adobe AIR versions that have patches.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0979?
CVE-2016-0979 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329, versions 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306, and Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260.
Can CVE-2016-0979 compromise my data?
Yes, CVE-2016-0979 can potentially allow attackers to compromise your data due to arbitrary code execution.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0979?
CVE-2016-0979 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems.