CVE-2016-7878: Use After Free
Published Dec 15, 2016
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the PSDK's MediaPlayer class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Affected Software
11 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=23.0.0.207
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=23.0.0.207
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=23.0.0.207
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=23.0.0.207
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.644
Remediation
Event History
Dec 15, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:31 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:31 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7878?
CVE-2016-7878 has been rated as critical due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7878?
To fix CVE-2016-7878, update Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.208 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-7878?
CVE-2016-7878 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, and 11.2.202.644 and earlier.
4
Can CVE-2016-7878 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7878 can be exploited remotely to execute arbitrary code.
5
Are there any specific platforms that CVE-2016-7878 impacts?
CVE-2016-7878 impacts Adobe Flash Player on various platforms, including Chrome and Internet Explorer.