CVE-2016-4238
First published: Wed Jul 13 2016(Updated: )
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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4172, CVE-2016-4175, CVE-2016-4179, CVE-2016-4180, CVE-2016-4181, CVE-2016-4182, CVE-2016-4183, CVE-2016-4184, CVE-2016-4185, CVE-2016-4186, CVE-2016-4187, CVE-2016-4188, CVE-2016-4189, CVE-2016-4190, CVE-2016-4217, CVE-2016-4218, CVE-2016-4219, CVE-2016-4220, CVE-2016-4221, CVE-2016-4233, CVE-2016-4234, CVE-2016-4235, CVE-2016-4236, CVE-2016-4237, CVE-2016-4239, CVE-2016-4240, CVE-2016-4241, CVE-2016-4242, CVE-2016-4243, CVE-2016-4244, CVE-2016-4245, and CVE-2016-4246.
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91725
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036280
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1423
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201607-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4238?
CVE-2016-4238 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4238?
To remediate CVE-2016-4238, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 22.0.0.209 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4238?
CVE-2016-4238 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, as well as versions below 11.2.202.632 on Linux.
What kind of attacks can be executed via CVE-2016-4238?
CVE-2016-4238 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
What are the recommended preventive measures against CVE-2016-4238?
Regularly updating Adobe Flash Player and disabling it in browsers where not actively in use can help prevent exploitation of CVE-2016-4238.
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