CVE-2016-4222: Use After Free

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4173, CVE-2016-4174, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4230, CVE-2016-4231, and CVE-2016-4248.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=22.0.0.192
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.360
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=22.0.0.192
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=22.0.0.192
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=22.0.0.192
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.626

Event History

Jul 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4222?

CVE-2016-4222 has been rated critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4222?

To fix CVE-2016-4222, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available beyond 22.0.0.209.

3

What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4222?

CVE-2016-4222 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.366 and all versions from 19.x through 22.x prior to 22.0.0.209.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4222?

CVE-2016-4222 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

5

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in the context of CVE-2016-4222?

In the context of CVE-2016-4222, a use-after-free vulnerability allows an attacker to manipulate memory after it has been freed, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

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