Vulnerability identifier: #VU3741

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4178

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

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
Update Adobe Flash Playerto version 22.0.0.209.
Update Adobe Flash Player for Linux to version 11.2.202.632.
Update Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release to version 18.0.0.366.

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

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

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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.