CVE-2016-1010
Published: May 25, 2022
Official Description
Integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR allows attackers to execute code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player and AIR Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR allows attackers to execute code.
The impacted products are end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. With a high severity rating, confirmed in-the-wild exploitation, and an EPSS score of 0.29986, this flaw represents a significant and active threat.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
Discontinue the use of Adobe Flash Player and AIR where possible, as they are end-of-life products. Ensure any remaining installations are fully patched and consider removing them if not essential.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1010 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-2016-1010 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-2016-1010 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