Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.632/18.0.0.366/22.0.0.211 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.632/18.0.0.366/22.0.0.211. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2016-6924. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.632/18.0.0.366/22.0.0.211 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 09/13/2016 by Natalie Silvanovich (Garage4Hackers) with Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team as APSB16-29 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is shared for download at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-6924 since 08/23/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 10/02/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 93558 (SUSE SLED12 Security Update : flash-player (SUSE-SU-2016:2312-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 100296 (Microsoft Windows Update for Vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player in Internet Explorer (MS16-117)).

Upgrading to version 11.2.202.635, 18.0.0.375 or 23.0.0.162 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (93558), SecurityFocus (BID 92930†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1036791†). Similar entries are available at VDB-91573, VDB-91574, VDB-91575 and VDB-91576. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 93558
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 Security Update : flash-player (SUSE-SU-2016:2312-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 703423
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Flash Player Security Updates( apsb16-29 )-Linux
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Flash Player 11.2.202.635/18.0.0.375/23.0.0.162

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Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB16-29
Researcher: Natalie Silvanovich (Garage4Hackers)
Organization: Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-6924 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-6924
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-91600

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SecurityFocus: 92930 - Adobe Flash Player APSB16-29 Multiple Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1036791

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/14/2016 17:55
Updated: 10/02/2024 05:37
Changes: 09/14/2016 17:55 (71), 04/16/2019 19:01 (15), 09/16/2022 15:24 (3), 10/02/2024 05:37 (16)
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