PT-2016-2945 · Adobe+3 · Flash Player+3
Published
2016-12-14
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Updated
2022-11-16
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CVE-2016-7890
CVSS v3.1
8.8
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier
Adobe Flash Player versions 11.2.202.644 and earlier
Description
The issue is related to a security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy. This vulnerability is associated with errors in security settings, allowing a remote attacker to compromise the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of information. The exploitation of this vulnerability can enable a remote attacker to bypass security mechanisms.
Recommendations
For Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, update to a version later than 23.0.0.207 to resolve the issue.
For Adobe Flash Player versions 11.2.202.644 and earlier, update to a version later than 11.2.202.644 to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to sensitive information and implementing additional security measures to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Flash Player
Red Hat
Suse