CVE-2016-7892
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAdobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the TextField...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
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 TextField class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
- CVE Published
- Dec 15, 2016
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 25, 2022
- CVSS
- 8.8 High
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
| Vendor | Product | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| n/a |
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 |
Affected |
CVE References
- SUSE-SU-2016:3148 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-12/msg00064...
- MS16-154 docs.microsoft.com · Vendor Advisory https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2...
- GLSA-201701-17 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-17
- RHSA-2016:2947 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2947.html
- openSUSE-SU-2016:3160 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00112.html
Show 3 more references
- 1037442 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037442
- 94877 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94877
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.html helpx.adobe.com · CVE Record https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-39.html
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
- Use the Pro API to automate enrichment, telemetry, and workflow delivery for VM, SOC, and CTI pipelines.
Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-25 00:00 UTC |
No detection artifacts or sensor request patterns are available for this CVE yet.
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Virtual Patch
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-25 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Use After Free
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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06:31 UTC over 9 years ago06:31 UTC · over 9 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC almost 10 years ago00:00 UTC · almost 10 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
Automate This Intelligence with the Pro API
Confidence scoring, exploit status, sensor telemetry, PoCs, scanner integrations, mentions, and tags are available programmatically for VM, SOC, and CTI workflows.
Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2016-7892
{
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"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 8.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}