CVE-2016-4231: 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-2016-4222, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4230, 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-2016-4231?

CVE-2016-4231 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4231?

To fix CVE-2016-4231, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 22.0.0.209 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4231?

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.366 and versions 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 are affected by CVE-2016-4231.

4

How does CVE-2016-4231 affect system security?

CVE-2016-4231 poses a risk to system security as it could enable attackers to execute malicious code remotely.

5

Are there any specific operating systems impacted by CVE-2016-4231?

CVE-2016-4231 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux, depending on the version.

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