CVE-2016-0980: 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-2016-0979, and CVE-2016-0981.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0980?
CVE-2016-0980 has been classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0980?
To fix CVE-2016-0980, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version that resolves this vulnerability.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0980?
Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329 and 19.x or 20.x before 20.0.0.306 are affected by CVE-2016-0980.
Does CVE-2016-0980 affect Adobe AIR?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 20.0.0.260 are also vulnerable to CVE-2016-0980.
Can CVE-2016-0980 cause a denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-0980 can lead to a denial of service condition in addition to allowing arbitrary code execution.