CVE-2016-7892
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-39
Published Dec 13, 2016 · Updated Feb 4, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-7892 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe), flash-plugin (redhat) and 3 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 13, 2016. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.644, Flash Player 23.0.0.207, Flash Player 24.0.0.186-152.1.
- 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)
19%
Higher than 97.2% 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
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the TextField class. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Dec 13, 2016 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 25, 2022 | Apr 15, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 25, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
16 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.644 |
| Flash Player Desktop RuntimeAdobe | See advisory | 23.0.0.207 |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:24.0.0.186-1.el6_8 |
| flash-player-gnomesuse | See advisory | 24.0.0.186-2.121.1 |
| flash-player-kde4suse | See advisory | 24.0.0.186-2.121.1 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.2.202.644, 23.0.0.207, 24.0.0.186-152.1, 24.0.0.186-2.121.1
Flash Player Desktop Runtime
23.0.0.207
flash-player-gnome
24.0.0.186-152.1, 24.0.0.186-2.121.1
flash-player-kde4
24.0.0.186-2.121.1
flash-plugin
0:24.0.0.186-1.el6_8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 13, 2016
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 13, 2016
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisoryRHSA-2016:2947
- advisoryRHSA-2016:2947
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/1015379
- advisoryGLSA-201701-17
- advisoryhttps://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2016/suse-su-20163148-1/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.207 and earlier, 11.2.202.644 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability in the TextField class.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Flash Player Desktop Runtime (Adobe); flash-plugin (redhat), 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 Dec 13, 2016.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.644, Flash Player 23.0.0.207, Flash Player 24.0.0.186-152.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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