CVE-2016-7870 Memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier
Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the RegExp class of Adobe Flash Player.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-7870?
CVE-2016-7870 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 15 Dec 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable buffer overflow / underflow vulnerability in the RegExp class for specific search strategies. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7870?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7870?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7870 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7870 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r32-r85g-4jqr.