CVE-2016-1005: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (uninitialized pointer dereference and memory corruption) via crafted MPEG-4 data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0960, CVE-2016-0961, CVE-2016-0962, CVE-2016-0986, CVE-2016-0989, CVE-2016-0992, and CVE-2016-1002.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1005?
CVE-2016-1005 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1005?
To fix CVE-2016-1005, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.334 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 21.0.0.176 or later.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-1005?
CVE-2016-1005 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.333 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.182 on Windows and OS X, and Adobe AIR versions before 21.0.0.176.
Does CVE-2016-1005 affect Adobe AIR SDK?
Yes, CVE-2016-1005 affects Adobe AIR SDK versions before 21.0.0.176.
Can CVE-2016-1005 cause denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2016-1005 can lead to denial of service in addition to allowing arbitrary code execution.