CVE-2016-4247: Race Condition

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Race condition 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 obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

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-2016-4247?

CVE-2016-4247 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to obtain sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4247?

To fix CVE-2016-4247, update Adobe Flash Player to version 22.0.0.209 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4247?

CVE-2016-4247 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209.

4

Can CVE-2016-4247 affect Linux systems?

Yes, CVE-2016-4247 can affect Linux systems running versions of Adobe Flash Player before 11.2.202.632.

5

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4247?

CVE-2016-4247 is vulnerable on Windows and OS X systems running affected versions of Adobe Flash Player.

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