CVE-2016-0992: Buffer Overflow
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-2016-0986, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-1002, and CVE-2016-1005.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0992?
CVE-2016-0992 has a critical severity level allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0992?
To fix CVE-2016-0992, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later and Adobe AIR to version 21.0.0.176 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0992?
CVE-2016-0992 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182.
Is Adobe AIR also vulnerable to CVE-2016-0992?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 21.0.0.176 are affected by CVE-2016-0992.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-0992?
CVE-2016-0992 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.