CVE-2016-4279: Use After Free
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-2016-4272, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4279?
CVE-2016-4279 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4279?
To fix CVE-2016-4279, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.375 or later for affected versions.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-4279?
CVE-2016-4279 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.375 on Windows, OS X, and specific versions on Linux.
What types of attacks does CVE-2016-4279 allow?
CVE-2016-4279 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4279?
There are no specific known workarounds for CVE-2016-4279, so updating to a patched version is recommended.