CVE-2016-0981: 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-2016-0980.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0981?
CVE-2016-0981 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0981?
To fix CVE-2016-0981, update Adobe Flash Player to version 20.0.0.307 or later, or ensure you are using the latest version for your operating system.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0981?
CVE-2016-0981 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329, 19.x before 20.0.0.306, and 20.x before 20.0.0.306 on various platforms including Windows and macOS.
Can CVE-2016-0981 affect Linux users?
Yes, CVE-2016-0981 affects Linux users with Adobe Flash Player versions below 11.2.202.569.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0981?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 20.0.0.260 are also vulnerable to CVE-2016-0981.