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Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201610-18
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Severity: Critical
Date : 2016-10-26
CVE-ID : CVE-2016-7855
Package : flashplugin
Type : arbitrary code execution
Remote : Yes
Link : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-52
Summary
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The package flashplugin before version 11.2.202.643-1 is vulnerable to
arbitrary code execution.
Resolution
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Upgrade to 11.2.202.643-1.
# pacman -Syu "flashplugin>=11.2.202.643-1"
The problem has been fixed upstream in version 11.2.202.643.
Workaround
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None.
Description
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A use-after-free vulnerability leading to code execution has been found
in Adobe Flash Player.
Impact
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A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected host.
References
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-36.html
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2016-7855
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