CVE-2016-0990: 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-2016-0988, 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-2016-0990?
CVE-2016-0990 has a critical severity level as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0990?
To fix CVE-2016-0990, update Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions 18.0.0.334 or later for Flash and 21.0.0.176 or later for AIR.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0990?
CVE-2016-0990 affects Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.334 and 19.x through 21.x before version 21.0.0.182, along with earlier versions of Adobe AIR.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-0990?
Users of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux are impacted by CVE-2016-0990 if they are running vulnerable versions.
Is CVE-2016-0990 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2016-0990 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution if exploited.