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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2016.1534
Security update available for Adobe AIR
17 June 2016
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: Adobe AIR
Publisher: Adobe
Operating System: Windows
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-4126
Original Bulletin:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/air/apsb16-23.html
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Adobe Security Bulletin
Security update available for Adobe AIR
Release date: June 16, 2016
Vulnerability identifier: APSB16-23
Priority: 3
CVE number: CVE-2016-4126
Platform: Windows
Summary
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe AIR for Windows. This update
addresses a vulnerability in the directory search path used by the AIR
installer that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the
affected system.
Affected Versions
Product Affected Versions Platform
Adobe AIR Desktop Runtime 21.0.0.215 and earlier Windows
To verify the version of Adobe AIR installed on your system, follow the
instructions in the Adobe AIR TechNote.
Solution
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and
recommends users update their installation to the newest version:
Product Updated Versions Platform Priority rating Availability
AIR Desktop Runtime 22.0.0.153 Windows 3 AIR Download Center
Adobe recommends users of the AIR desktop runtime, AIR SDK and AIR SDK &
Compiler update to version 22.0.0.153 by visiting the AIR download center or
the AIR developer center.
Vulnerability Details
This update resolves a vulnerability in the directory search path used by the
Air installer that could lead to code execution (CVE-2016-4126).
Acknowledgments
Adobe would like to thank Alec Blance for reporting this issue and for working
with Adobe to help protect our customers.
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