CVE-2016-0994: 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 by using the actionCallMethod opcode with crafted arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0987, CVE-2016-0988, CVE-2016-0990, CVE-2016-0991, 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-2016-0994?
CVE-2016-0994 has a critical severity rating as it can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0994?
To fix CVE-2016-0994, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
What versions are affected by CVE-2016-0994?
CVE-2016-0994 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182, along with older versions of Adobe AIR.
Can CVE-2016-0994 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-0994 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted Flash content.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-0994?
CVE-2016-0994 affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.