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TI-2016-06625 Aliases CVE-2016-7881GHSA-78xm-g4fw-g356

Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier

Priority MEDIUM 47CWE-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
Partial Red Hat: 3 fixed, 1 without a fix

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · NVD. Fix status from CNA, Red Hat and Microsoft. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the MovieClip class when handling conversion to an object. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Why it matters now

EPSS 0.06003 93rd percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 1 advisoryMicrosoft: 1 updateRed Hat: 3 fixed, 1 without a fix

SSVC decision points

Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
—Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierAdobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier—No fix listedCNA
  • Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier Vendor— Affected Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE configurations NVD · 11

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 23.0.0.207VulnerableAdobe
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onApple
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*up to 23.0.0.207VulnerableAdobe
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:*up to 23.0.0.207VulnerableAdobe
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onMicrosoft
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*up to 23.0.0.207VulnerableAdobe
cpe:2.3:o:google:chrome_os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onGoogle
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*not specified by NVDRunning onLinux
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.207 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 23.0.0.207 Vulnerable ·Adobe
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.207 Vulnerable ·Adobe
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Running on ·Microsoft
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* Versions up to 23.0.0.207 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
Show 1 more CPE
CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*up to 11.2.202.644VulnerableAdobe
  • cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions up to 11.2.202.644 Vulnerable ·Adobe

Remediation

Red Hat 1 advisory

  • RHSA-2016:2947 Released 2016-12-14 · Red Hat rating Critical
    flash-plugin security update
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-24.0.0.186-1.el6_8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-24.0.0.186-1.el6_8
    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6) flash-plugin-24.0.0.186-1.el6_8

Microsoft 1 update

  • ADV160010
    December 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 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier — SUSE-SU-2016:3148

    17 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 16 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2016-06636 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2016-06614 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    • TI-2016-06613 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    Show all 17 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier — openSUSE-SU-2016:3160

    17 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 16 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2016-06636 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2016-06614 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    • TI-2016-06613 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    Show all 17 records → Advisory →
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  • Advisory ·

    Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier — RHSA-2016:2947

    17 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 16 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2016-06636 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2016-06614 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    • TI-2016-06613 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    Show all 17 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier — MS16-154

    17 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 16 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2016-06636 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2016-06614 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    • TI-2016-06613 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    Show all 17 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier — GLSA-201701-17

    17 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 16 MEDIUM

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2016-06636 Use after free in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority CRITICAL 97
    • TI-2016-06614 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    • TI-2016-06613 Out-of-bounds write in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlierPriority MEDIUM 51
    Show all 17 records → Advisory →

Vendor assessments

Red Hat

Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →

ProductStatusPlan or fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5AffectedNo fix planned: Will not fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2016:2947
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2016:2947
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary (v. 6)Fixed RHSA-2016:2947

Timeline

  1. 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-7881
  2. 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-78xm-g4fw-g356

References

Patch 2

Advisory 4

  • TI-2016-03560 Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier allows remote… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2016-03506 Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2016-00925 Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2015-04302 Use-after-free vulnerability in the BitmapData class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2015-04301 Use-after-free vulnerability in the DisplayObject class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2015-04298 Use-after-free vulnerability in the ByteArray class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3)… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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