CVE-2016-4231
HighSummary
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.366 and in versions 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to system compromise, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
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- CVE-2017-3068High
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4173, CVE-2016-4174, CVE-2016-4222, CVE-2016-4226, CVE-2016-4227, CVE-2016-4228, CVE-2016-4229, CVE-2016-4230, and CVE-2016-4248.