Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier
Priority MEDIUM 48CWE-416Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, Red Hat and Microsoft. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.07041 94th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Fixed Red Hat: 1 advisoryMicrosoft: 1 update
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier | Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier Vendor— Affected Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 23
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 11.2.202.643 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | up to 23.0.0.205 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Apple |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:* | up to 23.0.0.205 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | up to 23.0.0.205 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1511 | Running on | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 11.2.202.643 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.205 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Apple
- cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.205 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.205 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1511 Running on ·Microsoft
Show 13 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1607 | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | r2 | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 23.0.0.205 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1607 Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_rt_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions r2 Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:-:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.205 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2016:2676 Released 2016-11-09 · Red Hat rating Criticalflash-plugin security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 5) flash-plugin-11.2.202.644-1.el5_11.i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-11.2.202.644-1.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 5) flash-plugin-11.2.202.644-1.el5_11.i386
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-11.2.202.644-1.el6_8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-11.2.202.644-1.el6_8
Microsoft 1 update
- November 2016 Adobe Flash Security Update
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier — RHSA-2016:2676
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2016-06609 Incorrect type conversion in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and…Priority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06608 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06607 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
- Advisory ·
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier — MS16-141
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2016-06609 Incorrect type conversion in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and…Priority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06608 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06607 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
Show 1 more group
- Advisory ·
Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier — GLSA-201611-18
9 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 9 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2016-06609 Incorrect type conversion in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and…Priority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06608 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
- TI-2016-06607 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 48
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 5) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 5) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:2676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2016:2676 |
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-7859
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-955x-p5qj-g2mp
References
Sources
- CVE-2016-7859 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-7859 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-955x-p5qj-g2mp · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2016-7859 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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