CVE-2016-7892
Published: March 25, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player has an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability in the TextField class.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Use-After-Free Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player has an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability in the TextField class.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
Adobe Flash Player contains an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability in the TextField class. The high EPSS score and confirmed exploitation by CISA indicate this is a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention. This flaw is rated as HIGH severity.
This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. It is remotely exploitable, typically through malicious Flash content.
Users should uninstall Adobe Flash Player as it is end-of-life and no longer supported. If uninstallation is not immediately possible, ensure all available security updates are applied and restrict Flash content execution.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-7892 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-2016-7892 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-2016-7892 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