CVE-2016-1019VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2016-1019: Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
Ransomware: Used in ransomware campaigns
EPSS: 22.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 97% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-1019 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2016-1019 is a high severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that allows remote attackers to cause denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and is known to have been used in ransomware campaigns. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

Adobe Flash Player contains a vulnerability identified as CVE-2016-1019 that permits remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability has been observed in active exploitation scenarios, including ransomware campaigns. However, no explicit details on affected versions or remediation status are provided in the source data.

Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution, which may allow attackers to compromise affected systems. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and used in ransomware campaigns, indicating active threat and potential for significant impact.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Due to the lack of explicit patch or remediation information, users should consult Adobe's official security advisories to determine if updates or mitigations are available.

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:29 UTC

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