Security Update for Adobe Flash Player



| Updated: 2018-11-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 24
CVE-ID CVE-2016-4173
CVE-2016-4174
CVE-2016-4175
CVE-2016-4176
CVE-2016-4177
CVE-2016-4178
CVE-2016-4179
CVE-2016-4182
CVE-2016-4188
CVE-2016-4185
CVE-2016-4222
CVE-2016-4223
CVE-2016-4224
CVE-2016-4225
CVE-2016-4226
CVE-2016-4227
CVE-2016-4228
CVE-2016-4229
CVE-2016-4230
CVE-2016-4231
CVE-2016-4232
CVE-2016-4247
CVE-2016-4248
CVE-2016-4249
CWE-ID CWE-119
CWE-200
CWE-843
CWE-401
CWE-362
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #3 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #5 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #7 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #15 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #16 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #17 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #18 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #19 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #20 is available.
Public exploit code for vulnerability #21 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 24 vulnerabilities.

1) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3736

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4173

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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: #VU3737

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4174

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

3) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3738

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4175

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

4) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU3739

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4176

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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) Stack-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU3740

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4177

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to stack-based buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

6) Security bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU3741

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4178

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access control. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass security mechanisms and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3742

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4179

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

8) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3745

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4182

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3751

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4188

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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) Memory corruption

EUVDB-ID: #VU3748

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4185

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

11) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3757

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4222

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

12) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU3758

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4223

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

13) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU3759

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4224

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

14) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU3760

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4225

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

15) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3761

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4226

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

16) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3762

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4227

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

17) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3763

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4228

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

18) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3764

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4229

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

19) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3765

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4230

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

20) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3766

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4231

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

21) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU3767

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4232

CWE-ID: CWE-401 - Missing release of memory after effective lifetime

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

22) Race condition

EUVDB-ID: #VU3782

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4247

CWE-ID: CWE-362 - Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to race condition. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

23) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU3783

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4248

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to use-after-free error. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.

24) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU3784

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4249

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote unauthenticated 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 this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.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.



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