CVE-2016-4245
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-2016-4238, CVE-2016-4239, CVE-2016-4240, CVE-2016-4241, CVE-2016-4242, CVE-2016-4243, CVE-2016-4244, 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-2016-4245?
CVE-2016-4245 is considered critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4245?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4245, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available.
What versions of Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4245?
Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.366 and versions 19.x through 22.x prior to 22.0.0.209 are affected.
Which operating systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4245?
CVE-2016-4245 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4245?
Currently, the only effective workaround for CVE-2016-4245 is to uninstall Adobe Flash Player or update it to a secure version.
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