CVE-2016-0985Air Sdk Type Confusion
flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-04
Published Feb 9, 2016 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2016-0985
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-0985 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 not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 26% 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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
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)
26%
Higher than 97.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
45/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
2
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2016-0985
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-0985
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:0398
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:0400
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:0412
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:0415
Description
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion."
Affected Products
34 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Air Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 20.0.0.233 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 20.0.0.233 |
| Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobe | See advisory | 20.0.0.233 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.559 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 20.0.0.286 |
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
Publicly disclosed
Feb 9, 2016
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-843 Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
References
- advisoryubuntu.com · CVE-2016-0985
- advisorycve.org · CVERecord
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:0398
- advisorySUSE-SU-2016:0400
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2016:0412
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confus…
Affected: Air Desktop Runtime (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
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 public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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