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This is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player that could let an attacker run code on a user’s system if exploitation succeeds. The supplied record affects Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, plus 11.2.202.644 and earlier. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Exposure is most likely where legacy Adobe Flash Player remains installed or bundled through older browsers, applications, desktops, or Linux packages at the affected versions. Prioritize removal or remediation of any remaining Flash exposure. Arbitrary code execution in a browser-adjacent legacy component is high-risk, even without supplied evidence of active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for affected Flash Player versions.; Review Adobe APSB16-39 for the applicable vendor fix.; Apply relevant Microsoft, Red Hat, SUSE, or Gentoo advisories where applicable..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-154CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- GLSA-201701-17CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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