CVE-2016-0983: 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-2016-0982, and CVE-2016-0984.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0983?
CVE-2016-0983 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0983?
To fix CVE-2016-0983, update Adobe Flash Player to version 20.0.0.306 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0983?
CVE-2016-0983 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.329 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-0983?
CVE-2016-0983 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0983?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.260 are also vulnerable to CVE-2016-0983.