ID:1017 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe products - CVE-2016-1001

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ID:1017 - Exploit for Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe products - CVE-2016-1001

Published: March 18, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU5724
Vulnerability risk: High
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1001
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Adobe AIR
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Adobe Flash Player for Linux

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.