CVE-2016-7865
UnknownEPSS 7.24%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7865 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. EPSS estimates a 7.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 23.0.0.205 |
| Adobe | Flash Player For Linux | <= 11.2.202.643 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2676.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037240Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-598Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-141Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-37.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-18Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2676.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94151Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037240Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-598Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-141Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-37.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-18Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7865?
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How severe is CVE-2016-7865?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7865 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7865?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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