CVE-2016-1010VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2016-1010: Adobe Flash Player and AIR Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash Player and AIRSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 19.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

The impacted products are end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1010 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2016-1010 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and AIR that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. It affects Adobe Flash Player and AIR products, but specific affected versions are not provided. The severity is high due to the potential for code execution.

Summary

This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and AIR, which can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw is identified as CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). Exploits leveraging this vulnerability have been observed in the wild, indicating active threat usage. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this integer overflow vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of affected systems. Given that exploitation has been observed in the wild, this represents a significant security risk.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are confirmed, users should monitor Adobe's security advisories and apply updates promptly once available.

Weaknesses

CWE-190Integer Overflow (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:50:48 UTC

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