Incorrect type conversion in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and…
Priority MEDIUM 48CWE-704Published · 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-704 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.0724 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 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: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: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:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* 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: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
- 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
Show 13 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | up to 23.0.0.205 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 11.2.202.643 | 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_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:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.205 Vulnerable ·Adobe
- cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Google
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 11.2.202.643 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-2016-06608 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
- TI-2016-06606 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-2016-06608 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
- TI-2016-06606 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-2016-06608 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
- TI-2016-06606 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-2016-7865
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-x6f3-5p3j-rpv9
References
Sources
- CVE-2016-7865 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-7865 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-x6f3-5p3j-rpv9 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2016-7865 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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