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CVE-2016-0984

HighExploitedPublic exploit

flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-04

Published Feb 9, 2016 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2016-0984

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2016-0984 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Air Desktop Runtime (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe) and 6 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 11, 2016. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Air Desktop Runtime 20.0.0.233, Air Sdk 20.0.0.233, Air Sdk \& Compiler 20.0.0.233.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

55%

Higher than 99.0% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.329 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.306 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.569 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.260, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.260, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.260 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-0973, CVE-2016-0974, CVE-2016-0975, CVE-2016-0982, and CVE-2016-0983.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVMay 25, 2022Jun 15, 2022Not reported
Industry KEV feedJan 11, 2016Jun 15, 2022Not reported
CIRCL KEVMay 25, 2022Jun 15, 2022Not reported
ENISA EUVDMay 25, 2022n/aNot reported

Required action: The impacted products are end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Affected Products

34 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
Air Desktop RuntimeAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Air SdkAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Flash PlayerAdobeSee advisory11.2.202.559
Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.286
4 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Air Desktop Runtime

20.0.0.233

Air Sdk

20.0.0.233

Air Sdk \& Compiler

20.0.0.233

Flash Player

11.2.202.559, 18.0.0.326, 20.0.0.272, 20.0.0.286, 11.2.202.569-0.35.1, 11.2.202.569-120.1, 11.2.202.569-153.1, 11.2.202.569-2.88.1

Flash Player Desktop Runtime

20.0.0.286

flash-player-gnome

11.2.202.569-0.35.1, 11.2.202.569-120.1, 11.2.202.569-153.1, 11.2.202.569-2.88.1

flash-player-kde4

11.2.202.569-0.35.1, 11.2.202.569-153.1, 11.2.202.569-2.88.1

flash-plugin

0:11.2.202.569-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.569-1.el6_7

flashplugin-nonfree

11.2.202.569ubuntu0.14.04.1

Timeline

  1. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jan 11, 2016

  2. Publicly disclosed

    Feb 9, 2016

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    May 25, 2022

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    May 25, 2022

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    May 25, 2022

  6. Last updated

    Feb 4, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-416 Use After Free

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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