CVE-2016-1019
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-10
Published Apr 7, 2016 · Updated Oct 1, 2026 · Also known as SUSE-SU-2016:0990-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-1019
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1019 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 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 Apr 2, 2016 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air Desktop Runtime 21.0.0.176, Air Sdk 21.0.0.176, Air Sdk \& Compiler 21.0.0.176.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
22%
Higher than 97.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2016.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Apr 2, 2016 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
33 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Air Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 21.0.0.176 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 21.0.0.176 |
| Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobe | See advisory | 21.0.0.176 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.577 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 21.0.0.197 |
Patched Releases
Air Desktop Runtime
21.0.0.176
Air Sdk
21.0.0.176
Air Sdk \& Compiler
21.0.0.176
Flash Player
11.2.202.577, 18.0.0.333, 21.0.0.197, 11.2.202.616-126.1, 11.2.202.616-159.1, 11.2.202.616-182.1, 11.2.202.616-2.94.1, 11.2.202.621-130.1, 11.2.202.621-2.97.1
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
21.0.0.197
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.616-126.1, 11.2.202.616-159.1, 11.2.202.616-182.1, 11.2.202.616-2.94.1, 11.2.202.621-130.1, 11.2.202.621-2.97.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.616-159.1, 11.2.202.616-182.1, 11.2.202.616-2.94.1, 11.2.202.621-2.97.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.616-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.616-1.el6_7
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.616ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Apr 2, 2016
Publicly disclosed
Apr 7, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Oct 1, 2026
References
- advisoryhttp://blogs.adobe.com/psirt/?p=1330
- advisoryRHSA-2016:0610
- advisoryRHSA-2016:0610
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/974209
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/979422
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2016.
Affected: Air Desktop Runtime (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Apr 2, 2016 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air Desktop Runtime 21.0.0.176, Air Sdk 21.0.0.176, Air Sdk \& Compiler 21.0.0.176.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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