Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201610-19
=========================================
Severity: Critical
Date    : 2016-10-26
CVE-ID  : CVE-2016-7855
Package : lib32-flashplugin
Type    : arbitrary code execution
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CVE

Summary
======
The package lib32-flashplugin before version 11.2.202.643-1 is
vulnerable to arbitrary code execution.

Resolution
=========
Upgrade to 11.2.202.643-1.

# pacman -Syu "lib32-flashplugin>=11.2.202.643-1"

The problem has been fixed upstream in version 11.2.202.643.

Workaround
=========
None.

Description
==========
A use-after-free vulnerability leading to code execution has been found
in Adobe Flash Player.

Impact
=====
A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected host.

References
=========
https://helpx.adobe.com/support/programs/support-options-free-discontinued-apps-services.html
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7855

ArchLinux: 201610-19: lib32-flashplugin: arbitrary code execution

October 26, 2016

Summary

A use-after-free vulnerability leading to code execution has been found in Adobe Flash Player.

Resolution

Upgrade to 11.2.202.643-1. # pacman -Syu "lib32-flashplugin>=11.2.202.643-1"
The problem has been fixed upstream in version 11.2.202.643.

References

https://helpx.adobe.com/support/programs/support-options-free-discontinued-apps-services.html https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7855

Severity
Package : lib32-flashplugin
Type : arbitrary code execution
Remote : Yes
Link : https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/CVE

Workaround

None.

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