CVE-2016-0988: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0987, CVE-2016-0990, CVE-2016-0991, CVE-2016-0994, CVE-2016-0995, CVE-2016-0996, CVE-2016-0997, CVE-2016-0998, CVE-2016-0999, and CVE-2016-1000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0988?
CVE-2016-0988 is rated as a critical vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0988?
To fix CVE-2016-0988, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0988?
CVE-2016-0988 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182.
Can CVE-2016-0988 be exploited on all operating systems?
CVE-2016-0988 can be exploited on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems that are running the vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
Is Adobe AIR SDK affected by CVE-2016-0988?
Yes, CVE-2016-0988 affects Adobe AIR SDK versions before 21.0.0.176.