CVE-2016-7879 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, and 11.2.202.644 and earlier, specifically within the NetConnection class when handling attached script objects. This flaw affects products across Adobe, Apple, Google, Linux, and Microsoft, and successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, requiring user interaction but offering high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), it has received some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness despite its inactive status on the CISA KEV list.
| 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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