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CVE-2016-7859: Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable use-after-fre

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CVE-2016-7859 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting flash player for linux, flash player, flash player. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
  • On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score8.8 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededNone
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance7.0% (top 6%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-416
Published2016-11-08
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe · redhat

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Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

adobe flash player for linux UPGRADE
Affected: <= 11.2.202.643
Fixed in: newer than 11.2.202.643
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player-for-linux || rpm -q flash-player-for-linux || flash-player-for-linux --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.2.202.643 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player-for-linux
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player-for-linux
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 23.0.0.205
Fixed in: newer than 23.0.0.205
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.0.205 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 23.0.0.205
Fixed in: newer than 23.0.0.205
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.0.205 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 23.0.0.205
Fixed in: newer than 23.0.0.205
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.0.205 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
adobe flash player UPGRADE
Affected: <= 23.0.0.205
Fixed in: newer than 23.0.0.205
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy flash-player || rpm -q flash-player || flash-player --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 23.0.0.205 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade flash-player
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade flash-player
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE
Affected: 5.0 · 6.0
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2016-7859?

flash player for linux: upgrade to newer than 11.2.202.643; flash player: upgrade to newer than 23.0.0.205; flash player: upgrade to newer than 23.0.0.205. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2016-7859 being exploited?

CVE-2016-7859 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2016-7859 affect?

CVE-2016-7859 affects flash player for linux, flash player, flash player. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). Adobe Flash Player versions 23.0.0.205 and earlier, 11.2.202.643 and earlier have an exploitable use-after-free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How urgent is CVE-2016-7859?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; On your watchlist

Software pages

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