CVE-2016-1017

Name: CVE-2016-1017
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-09T01:59:32.903+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-1017 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Use-after-free vulnerability in the LoadVars.decode function in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1011, CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, and CVE-2016-1031.. EPSS estimates a 6.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the LoadVars.decode function in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1011, CVE-2016-1013, CVE-2016-1016, and CVE-2016-1031.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.10%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 11.2.202.577
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 21.0.0.197
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 18.0.0.333
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 21.0.0.197
Adobe	Air Desktop Runtime	<= 21.0.0.176
Adobe	Air Sdk	<= 21.0.0.176
Adobe	Air Sdk \& Compiler	<= 21.0.0.176

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0610.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85926Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035509Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-225/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-050Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0610.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/85926Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035509Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-225/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-050Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-1017?

How severe is CVE-2016-1017?

CVE-2016-1017 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1017?

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Source: NVD / NIST