CVE-2016-6927: 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-2016-4279, CVE-2016-6921, CVE-2016-6923, CVE-2016-6925, CVE-2016-6926, 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-2016-6927?
CVE-2016-6927 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6927?
To fix CVE-2016-6927, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.375 or higher for affected versions.
Which Adobe Flash Player versions are affected by CVE-2016-6927?
CVE-2016-6927 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-6927?
CVE-2016-6927 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
What types of attacks could exploit CVE-2016-6927?
CVE-2016-6927 could be exploited through unspecified vectors to achieve arbitrary code execution.