CVE-2016-0984 Adobe Flash Player and AIR: memory-safety flaw
In plain words: The program mishandles the memory it uses to keep track of data. A specially made input can scramble that memory. Usually lets an attacker crash the program or run their own code with its permissions.
Confirmed exploited by CISA on · US federal patch deadline Jun 15, 2022
What to do
- Install Adobe's security update for Flash Player and AIR. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships.
- Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
- Be careful with unexpected attachments — documents, .zip/.rar files and shortcuts are common bait.
- Use a normal (non-admin) account day to day and keep built-in protection like Microsoft Defender on.
Who is affected
Could reach you. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.
What's at risk: Your files, saved passwords and accounts. Many of these let a program that is already running gain full administrator control.
The details
- Official name
- Adobe Flash Player and AIR Use-After-Free Vulnerability
- Product
- Adobe Flash Player and AIR
- CISA description
- Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to execute code.
- Type of flaw
- Memory-safety flaw (CWE-416)
- Confirmed exploited
- May 25, 2022
- US federal patch deadline
- Jun 15, 2022
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Questions about CVE-2016-0984
Is CVE-2016-0984 being exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2016-0984 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 25, 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of real-world attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2016-0984?
Install Adobe's security update for Flash Player and AIR. If no update exists, follow the vendor's workaround or stop using the product until one ships. Turn on automatic updates for the operating system and for Office, PDF and archive apps.
Am I affected by CVE-2016-0984?
Only if you use Adobe Flash Player and AIR. This one is aimed at devices or apps of the kind people own.