CVE-2016-1017: Use After Free
First published: Sat Apr 09 2016(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the LoadVars.decode function 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-2016-1011, CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, and CVE-2016-1031.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.577 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=21.0.0.197 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.333 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.197 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.197 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.197 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=21.0.0.176 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=21.0.0.176 | |
| iPhone OS | ||
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=21.0.0.176 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0610.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85926
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035509
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-225/
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-050
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-1017?
CVE-2016-1017 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1017?
To mitigate CVE-2016-1017, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.343 or later, or to 21.0.0.213 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-1017?
Versions of Adobe Flash Player earlier than 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 are affected by CVE-2016-1017.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-1017?
CVE-2016-1017 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-1017?
CVE-2016-1017 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
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