#VU958 Security bypass in Adobe products - CVE-2016-4286

Vulnerability identifier: #VU958

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4286

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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 bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to access control error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into opening it, to avoid security controls and obtain potentially sensitive information.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime for Google Chrome, Windows and Macintosh, Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 to version 23.0.0.185;
Update Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release to version 18.0.0.382;
Update Adobe Flash Player for Linux to version 11.2.202.637.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.382

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.637

Adobe Flash Player: 19.0.0.185 - 23.0.0.185

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-32.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.