#VU3767 Information disclosure in Adobe products - CVE-2016-4232

Vulnerability identifier: #VU3767

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4232

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to memory leak. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Flash Playerto version 22.0.0.209.
Update Adobe Flash Player for Linux to version 11.2.202.632.
Update Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release to version 18.0.0.366.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.366

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.632

Adobe Flash Player: 22.0.0.192 - 22.0.0.209

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.