CVE-2016-0995: 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-2016-0990, CVE-2016-0991, CVE-2016-0994, 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-2016-0995?
CVE-2016-0995 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0995?
To fix CVE-2016-0995, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later, Adobe AIR to version 21.0.0.176 or later, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler to version 21.0.0.176 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-0995?
CVE-2016-0995 affects multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and Adobe AIR SDK prior to their respective patched versions.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-0995?
Workarounds for CVE-2016-0995 include disabling Adobe Flash Player until it can be updated or using browsers that block Flash content.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-0995?
CVE-2016-0995 can be exploited through malicious flash content in websites or email attachments, leading to unauthorized system access.