CVE-2016-4230: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(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-2016-4222, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4231, and CVE-2016-4248.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=22.0.0.192 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.360 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.192 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.192 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.192 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.626 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00016.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00017.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/138532/Adobe-Flash-MovieClip-Transform-Use-After-Free.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91719
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036280
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1423
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=844&q=adobe%20flash
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-093
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40311/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4230?
CVE-2016-4230 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4230?
To fix CVE-2016-4230, update Adobe Flash Player to version 22.0.0.209 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4230?
CVE-2016-4230 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X, and versions before 11.2.202.632 on Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4230?
CVE-2016-4230 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2016-4230 related to other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2016-4230 is a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4173 and CVE-2016-4174.
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