PT-2016-2952 · Adobe+3 · Flash Player+3
Published
2016-12-14
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Updated
2022-11-16
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CVE-2016-7876
CVSS v2.0
10
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
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 vulnerability is related to the Clipboard class and its data handling functionality. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. The issue is associated with memory corruption, which can be triggered by a remote attacker. This may result in the execution of arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to memory damage. The exploitation can also involve renaming and executing a file, allowing the attacker to execute code remotely.
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 disabling the Clipboard class functionality until a patch is available. Restrict access to sensitive data and files to minimize the risk of exploitation.
Fix
Memory Corruption
Buffer Overflow
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Alt Linux
Flash Player
Red Hat
Suse