CVE-2016-7892: Adobe Flash Player Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Thu 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 TextField class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.2.202.644 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=23.0.0.207 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.2.202.644 |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94877
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-154
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7892
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7892?
CVE-2016-7892 has a high severity rating as it allows for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7892?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7892, update Adobe Flash Player to version 24.0.0.194 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-7892?
CVE-2016-7892 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, and 11.2.202.644 and earlier.
What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2016-7892?
CVE-2016-7892 impacts Adobe Flash Player running on various systems including Windows and macOS.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7892 until I can update?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2016-7892; users are strongly advised to apply the necessary updates.
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