CVE-2016-1011: Use After Free

Published Apr 9, 2016
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, CVE-2016-1017, and CVE-2016-1031.

Affected Software

17 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.577
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=21.0.0.197
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.333
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=21.0.0.197
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=21.0.0.197
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=21.0.0.197
Adobe Air Desktop Runtime<=21.0.0.176
Adobe AIR SDK<=21.0.0.176
Apple iPhone OS
Google Android
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=21.0.0.176

Event History

Apr 9, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-1011?

CVE-2016-1011 is rated as a critical severity vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1011?

To fix CVE-2016-1011, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.343 or later, or 21.0.0.213 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-1011?

Affected versions include Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1011?

CVE-2016-1011 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.

5

Is CVE-2016-1011 a known attack vector?

Yes, CVE-2016-1011 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability through unspecified vectors.

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