CVE-2016-7890: High severity adobe flash player vulnerability
Published Dec 15, 2016
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy.
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-2016-7890?
CVE-2016-7890 has a high severity level due to its potential to bypass the same origin policy.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7890?
To fix CVE-2016-7890, update Adobe Flash Player to versions 23.0.0.208 or later.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-7890?
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, as well as 11.2.202.644 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-7890.
4
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7890?
CVE-2016-7890 affects Adobe Flash Player on various platforms, including Internet Explorer 11 and Chrome.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7890?
CVE-2016-7890 is a security bypass vulnerability affecting the implementation of the same origin policy.