CVE-2016-0997: 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-2016-0995, CVE-2016-0996, CVE-2016-0998, CVE-2016-0999, and CVE-2016-1000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0997?
The severity of CVE-2016-0997 is critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0997?
To fix CVE-2016-0997, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-0997?
CVE-2016-0997 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.333 and specific 19.x through 21.x versions before 21.0.0.182.
Does CVE-2016-0997 affect Adobe AIR?
Yes, CVE-2016-0997 impacts Adobe AIR versions prior to 21.0.0.176.
On which platforms does CVE-2016-0997 affect users?
CVE-2016-0997 affects users on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms using vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.