CVE-2016-4272: Use After Free

Published Sep 14, 2016
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.635 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4279, CVE-2016-6921, CVE-2016-6923, CVE-2016-6925, CVE-2016-6926, CVE-2016-6927, CVE-2016-6929, CVE-2016-6930, CVE-2016-6931, and CVE-2016-6932.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.632
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=22.0.0.211
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=22.0.0.211
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=22.0.0.211
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.366
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=22.0.0.211
Google Chrome OS

Event History

Sep 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4272?

CVE-2016-4272 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4272?

To fix CVE-2016-4272, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version released by Adobe.

3

What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4272?

CVE-2016-4272 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162 on Windows and OS X.

4

Can CVE-2016-4272 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-4272 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4272 if I cannot update Adobe Flash Player?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2016-4272, and it's recommended to update as soon as possible to mitigate the risk.

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