What is the severity of CVE-2016-7866?

CVE-2016-7866 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7866?

To mitigate CVE-2016-7866, upgrade Adobe Animate to version 15.2.1.96 or later.

What types of problems can CVE-2016-7866 cause?

CVE-2016-7866 can lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

Which versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2016-7866?

Adobe Animate versions 15.2.1.95 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-7866.

Who is at risk from CVE-2016-7866?

Users and organizations utilizing vulnerable versions of Adobe Animate are at risk from CVE-2016-7866.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-7866

critical

CWE

119

15/12/2016

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7866: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Dec 15 2016(Updated: )

Adobe Animate versions 15.2.1.95 and earlier have an exploitable memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Adobe Animate	<=15.2.1.95

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/animate/apsb16-38.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7866?
CVE-2016-7866 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7866?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7866, upgrade Adobe Animate to version 15.2.1.96 or later.
What types of problems can CVE-2016-7866 cause?
CVE-2016-7866 can lead to memory corruption, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
Which versions of Adobe Animate are affected by CVE-2016-7866?
Adobe Animate versions 15.2.1.95 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-7866.
Who is at risk from CVE-2016-7866?
Users and organizations utilizing vulnerable versions of Adobe Animate are at risk from CVE-2016-7866.

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