CVE-2016-0991: Use After Free
First published: Sat Mar 12 2016(Updated: )
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-2016-0990, CVE-2016-0994, CVE-2016-0995, CVE-2016-0996, CVE-2016-0997, CVE-2016-0998, CVE-2016-0999, and CVE-2016-1000.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.0.0.306 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=20.0.0.233 | |
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.260 | |
| Samsung X14J eu | =t-ms14jakucb-1102.5 | |
| iOS | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.2.202.569 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=20.2.2.306 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.0.0.306 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=20.0.0.306 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.260 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=20.0.0.260 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00022.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00023.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00024.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-03/msg00032.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/84312
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035251
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-08.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-07
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0991?
CVE-2016-0991 is considered critical due to its use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0991?
To fix CVE-2016-0991, upgrade Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available beyond the vulnerable versions.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0991?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 are vulnerable to CVE-2016-0991.
Are there any specific platforms where CVE-2016-0991 is a concern?
CVE-2016-0991 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
What types of attacks may exploit CVE-2016-0991?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-0991 to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially compromising security.
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