CVE-2016-0996: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in the setInterval method 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 crafted arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0987, CVE-2016-0988, CVE-2016-0990, CVE-2016-0991, CVE-2016-0994, CVE-2016-0995, 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-2016-0996?
CVE-2016-0996 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation leading to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0996?
To fix CVE-2016-0996, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later, or upgrade to Adobe AIR version 21.0.0.176 or later.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0996?
CVE-2016-0996 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.333 and versions 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182.
Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0996?
CVE-2016-0996 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems with specific version limitations.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2016-0996?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 21.0.0.176 are affected by CVE-2016-0996.