CVE-2016-7873 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, and 11.2.202.644 and earlier, specifically within the PSDK class's ad policy functionality. This vulnerability, affecting products from Adobe, Apple, Google, Linux, and Microsoft, carries a high CVSS score of 8.8 due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise (confidentiality, integrity, availability). While no public exploit code is readily available (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, its high FAUCET Risk Score and mention in media coverage indicate its significant threat potential despite limited community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 23.0.0.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 23.0.0.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:* | ||
<= 23.0.0.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | ||
<= 23.0.0.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | ||
<= 11.2.202.644CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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