“Use-after-free” error in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux - CVE-2016-7863
Published: November 8, 2016 / Updated: March 3, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5036
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: 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-2016-7863
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Adobe
Affected software:
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of the vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2016-7863
Install the latest version Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 or Adobe Flash Player for Linux 11.2.202.644.