Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7873 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player. If exploited, it could let an attacker run arbitrary code in the context of the affected user. Business urgency depends on whether Flash Player is still installed or embedded in managed desktops, legacy browsers, or packaged applications. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, browsers, or applications that still include affected Adobe Flash Player versions. The provided sources do not identify server-side exposure or non-Flash affected products. Treat this as a legacy software risk with high impact where Flash remains present. Prioritize confirmation and removal or vendor-supported updating, especially on user workstations that browse untrusted content. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for affected Flash Player versions listed in the CVE.; Apply vendor guidance from Adobe APSB16-39 and relevant OS distribution advisories.; Use Microsoft MS16-154 where Flash was delivered through Microsoft-supported channels..
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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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