CVE-2016-1028: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Apr 9, 2016
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Updated

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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1012, CVE-2016-1020, CVE-2016-1021, CVE-2016-1022, CVE-2016-1023, CVE-2016-1024, CVE-2016-1025, CVE-2016-1026, CVE-2016-1027, CVE-2016-1029, CVE-2016-1032, and CVE-2016-1033.

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-2016-1028?

CVE-2016-1028 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-1028?

To fix CVE-2016-1028, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 21.0.0.213 or later for Windows and Mac OS X, and version 11.2.202.616 or later for Linux.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-1028?

CVE-2016-1028 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.343 and versions 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-1028?

CVE-2016-1028 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms.

5

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-1028?

CVE-2016-1028 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

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