CVE-2016-0982: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0973, CVE-2016-0974, CVE-2016-0975, CVE-2016-0983, and CVE-2016-0984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0982?
CVE-2016-0982 has a severity rating that allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0982?
To fix CVE-2016-0982, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.329 or later for Windows and OS X, and 11.2.202.569 or later for Linux.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0982?
CVE-2016-0982 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.329 and specific versions of 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0982?
CVE-2016-0982 is vulnerable on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms using affected versions of Adobe Flash Player.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0982?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 20.0.0.260 are also affected by CVE-2016-0982.