CWE
416
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7864: 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=23.0.0.205
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Macromedia Flash Player<=23.0.0.205
Macromedia Flash Player<=23.0.0.205
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.643
Linux Kernel
Macromedia Flash Player<=23.0.0.205
Chrome OS
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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7864?

    CVE-2016-7864 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7864?

    To fix CVE-2016-7864, update Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.206 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-7864?

    CVE-2016-7864 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, and 11.2.202.643 and earlier.

  • What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-7864?

    CVE-2016-7864 is associated with a use-after-free vulnerability that can be exploited for arbitrary code execution.

  • Can CVE-2016-7864 affect Mac systems?

    CVE-2016-7864 does not directly affect macOS systems if they have Adobe Flash Player updated to the latest version.

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