CVE-2016-0999: 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-2016-0997, CVE-2016-0998, and CVE-2016-1000.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-0999?
CVE-2016-0999 has been assigned a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0999?
To fix CVE-2016-0999, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.333 or later, or to version 21.0.0.182 or later for Adobe AIR.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2016-0999?
CVE-2016-0999 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.333 and Adobe AIR versions prior to 21.0.0.176.
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2016-0999?
CVE-2016-0999 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems as it affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2016-0999?
CVE-2016-0999 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to the execution of arbitrary code.