CVE-2016-7861

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.08% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-141 patch vendor advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-37.html patch vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2676.html third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94151 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037240 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-600 vdb entry third party advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-18 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7861?
CVE-2016-7861 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-7861?
To fix CVE-2016-7861, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-7861 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2016-7861 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2016-7861?
CVE-2016-7861 affects n/a Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier.
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