What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-1018?

CVE-2016-1018 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 11.7%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-1018?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-1018. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Flash Player CVE-2016-1018

HIGH

Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787)

2016-04-09 psirt@adobe.com

Memory Corruption RCE Buffer Overflow Microsoft Adobe Flash Player Flash Player Desktop Runtime Air Desktop Runtime Air Sdk Air Sdk Compiler

8.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.8 HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 09, 2016 - 01:59 cve.org

HIGH 8.8

DescriptionCVE.org

AnalysisAI

Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary. Rated high severity (CVSS 8.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Epss exploitation probability 11.7%.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Out-of-bounds Write (CWE-787), which allows attackers to write data beyond allocated buffer boundaries leading to code execution or crashes. Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.343 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.213 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.616 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted JPEG-XR data. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime, Adobe Air Desktop Runtime, Adobe Air Sdk, Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler. Version information: before 18.0.0.343.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate write boundaries, use memory-safe languages, enable compiler protections (ASLR, stack canaries).