#VU5767 Security bypass in Adobe products - CVE-2016-1006

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5767

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1006

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
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 AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The 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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe 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: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.616

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.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.