CVE-2016-7892

Name: CVE-2016-7892
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-12-15T06:59:56.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 18.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7892 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 an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the TextField class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 18.79% 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 an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the TextField class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

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

18.79%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.htmlBroken Link
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94877Third 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://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.htmlBroken Link
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94877Third 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
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-7892US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7892?

How severe is CVE-2016-7892?

CVE-2016-7892 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 18.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7892?

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Source: NVD / NIST