CVE-2016-7890
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.64%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7890 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy.. EPSS estimates a 4.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <= 23.0.0.207 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 23.0.0.207 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 11.2.202.644 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94870Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-154Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94870Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-154Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7890?
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy.
How severe is CVE-2016-7890?
CVE-2016-7890 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7890?
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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