CVE-2016-0986: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 12, 2016
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.577 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 21.0.0.176, Adobe AIR SDK before 21.0.0.176, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 21.0.0.176 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0960, CVE-2016-0961, CVE-2016-0962, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-0992, CVE-2016-1002, and CVE-2016-1005.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=20.0.0.306
Apple iOS and macOS
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe AIR<=20.0.0.233
Google Android
Adobe AIR SDK<=20.0.0.260
Samsung X14j Firmware=t-ms14jakucb-1102.5
Apple iPhone OS
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.569
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=20.2.2.306
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=20.0.0.306
Microsoft Windows 10
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=20.0.0.306
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Air Desktop Runtime<=20.0.0.260
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=20.0.0.260

Event History

Mar 12, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-0986?

CVE-2016-0986 is considered to be a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-0986?

To fix CVE-2016-0986, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest version.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0986?

CVE-2016-0986 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182.

4

What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0986?

CVE-2016-0986 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.

5

Does CVE-2016-0986 affect Adobe AIR SDK?

Yes, CVE-2016-0986 affects Adobe AIR SDK versions before 21.0.0.176.

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