CVE-2016-7872

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier Adobe Flash Player versions 11.2.202.644 and earlier

Description The issue is related to the MovieClip class and involves a use after free vulnerability, allowing a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is due to the handling of objects at multiple presentation levels. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution.

Recommendations For Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, update to a version later than 23.0.0.207 to resolve the issue. For Adobe Flash Player versions 11.2.202.644 and earlier, update to a version later than 11.2.202.644 to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the MovieClip class functionality until a patch is available.