CVE-2016-0984
Published: May 25, 2022
Official Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to execute code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player and AIR Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to execute code.
The impacted products are end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
A use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. With an EPSS score of 0.75907, there is a high probability of exploitation, and its inclusion in CISA's KEV confirms active exploitation, making this a critical vulnerability.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in CISA's KEV.
Users should uninstall Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR as they are end-of-life products. Replace them with modern, secure alternatives.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-0984 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2016-0984 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-0984 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1