CVE-2016-6985: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-6985: Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.382 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before...

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.382 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.637 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4273, CVE-2016-6982, CVE-2016-6983, CVE-2016-6984, CVE-2016-6986, CVE-2016-6989, and CVE-2016-6990.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-6985 is a memory-corruption issue in Adobe Flash Player that could let an attacker run code or crash the application. The source bundle identifies fixed Flash Player versions for Windows, OS X, and Linux, but does not provide CVSS scoring or detailed attack vectors. Exposure is most likely where legacy Adobe Flash Player remains installed: before 18.0.0.382, 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.185 on Windows or OS X, or before 11.2.202.637 on Linux. Prioritize remediation if any Flash runtime remains in the environment. Arbitrary code execution in a browser-era plugin can create broad endpoint risk, but the current evidence bundle does not prove active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player to the Adobe fixed version or later for each platform.; Review Gentoo and Red Hat advisories for distribution-specific package guidance.; Check vendor guidance if fixed packages are unavailable for a managed system..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 13:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 13, 2016, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-201610-10CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-32.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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