Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have…
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- 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 and Red Hat.
Summary
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have security bypass vulnerability in the implementation of the same origin policy.
Why it matters now
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 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier | Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- 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
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | up to 23.0.0.207 | 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 23.0.0.207 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | up to 23.0.0.207 | Vulnerable | Adobe |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Running on | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | up to 23.0.0.207 | 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_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
Remediation
Red Hat 1 advisory
- RHSA-2016:2947 Released 2016-12-14 · Red Hat rating Criticalflash-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
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
- 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 3 more groups
- 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
- 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
- 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
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Critical. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No 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
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2016-7890
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-875f-r88h-j9fv
References
More Adobe Flash Player vulnerabilities
- 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
Sources
- CVE-2016-7890 · CVE Program
- CVE-2016-7890 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-875f-r88h-j9fv · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2016-7890 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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