Security Update for Adobe Flash Player
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 10 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2016-1006 CVE-2016-1011 CVE-2016-1012 CVE-2016-1013 CVE-2016-1014 CVE-2016-1015 CVE-2016-1016 CVE-2016-1017 CVE-2016-1018 CVE-2016-1019 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 CWE-119 CWE-426 CWE-843 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available. Vulnerability #10 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe AIR Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player for Linux Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 10 vulnerabilities.
1) Security bypass
EUVDB-ID: #VU5767
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1006
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to failure to use Address Space Layout Randomization (ASLR). A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, conduct a JIT spraying attack and bypass memory layout randomization mitigations.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in security bypass on the vulnerable system.
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) “Use-after-free” error
EUVDB-ID: #VU5748
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1011
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
3) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU5753
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1012
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
4) “Use-after-free” error
EUVDB-ID: #VU5749
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1013
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
5) Untrusted Search Path
EUVDB-ID: #VU5746
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1014
CWE-ID:
CWE-426 - Untrusted Search Path
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in the directory search path used to find resources when handling .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, place it with malicious .dll on remote SMB or WebDav share, trick the victim into opening Flash file it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution. MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
6) Type confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU5745
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1015
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confussion error within the NetConnection objects. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
7) “Use-after-free” error
EUVDB-ID: #VU5751
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1016
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
8) “Use-after-free” error
EUVDB-ID: #VU5750
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1017
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
9) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU5747
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1018
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow when handling JPEG-XR files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
10) Type confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU4647
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1019
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confusion error when handling .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343
Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-01.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
