CVE-2016-6922
First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(Updated: )
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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4274, CVE-2016-4275, CVE-2016-4276, CVE-2016-4280, CVE-2016-4281, CVE-2016-4282, CVE-2016-4283, CVE-2016-4284, CVE-2016-4285, and CVE-2016-6924.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.632 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.211 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.211 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=22.0.0.211 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.366 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=22.0.0.211 | |
| Chrome OS |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6922?
CVE-2016-6922 is classified as a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6922?
To fix CVE-2016-6922, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.375 or later for Windows and OS X, and version 11.2.202.635 or later for Linux.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-6922?
CVE-2016-6922 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.375 and versions 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162.
Can CVE-2016-6922 lead to memory corruption?
Yes, CVE-2016-6922 can cause memory corruption, leading to potential crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2016-6922 present in recent versions of Adobe Flash Player?
CVE-2016-6922 is not present in Adobe Flash Player versions released after 23.0.0.162.
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