Vulnerability Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the NetConnection class when handling an attached script object. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <= 23.0.0.207 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 23.0.0.207 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Chrome Os | - | |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064.htmlBroken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.htmlBroken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94873Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-619Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-15PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064.htmlBroken Link
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.htmlBroken Link
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94873Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-619Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7879?
CVE-2016-7879 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the NetConnection class when handling an attached script object. Succes...
How severe is CVE-2016-7879?
CVE-2016-7879 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7879?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime, Apple Mac Os X, Microsoft Windows, Adobe Flash Player, Microsoft Windows 10.