CVE-2016-1019
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This Adobe Flash Player vulnerability allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. The high EPSS score of 0.71432 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its inclusion in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild, as confirmed by its presence in the KEV catalog. Remote attackers are leveraging this flaw to disrupt services or execute malicious code.
Ensure Adobe Flash Player is updated to the latest available version. It is also recommended to uninstall Flash Player if it is no longer required, as it is an end-of-life product.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-1019 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-2016-1019 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-2016-1019 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