CVE-2016-7859: Use After Free
First published: Tue Nov 08 2016(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=11.2.202.643 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=23.0.0.205 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=23.0.0.205 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=23.0.0.205 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=23.0.0.205 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2676.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94153
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037240
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-602
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-141
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-37.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7859?
CVE-2016-7859 has a critical severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7859?
To fix CVE-2016-7859, update Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.206 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7859?
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, as well as 11.2.202.643 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2016-7859.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-7859?
CVE-2016-7859 affects Adobe Flash Player on various platforms including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7859?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-7859 can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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