How severe is CVE-2016-1019?

CVE-2016-1019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-1019 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-1019 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-1019?

CVE-2016-1019 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1019?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.

Does CVE-2016-1019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2016-1019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-2123. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-03).

When was CVE-2016-1019 published?

CVE-2016-1019 was published on 2016-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-1019

CVE-2016-1019 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-03-03).

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 10.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-03-03)
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2016-2123
EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-03-03)
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime
Published: 2016-04-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2016.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-1019?: Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in April 2016.
How severe is CVE-2016-1019?: CVE-2016-1019 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-1019 being actively exploited?: Yes. CVE-2016-1019 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-03-03, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-1019?: CVE-2016-1019 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1019?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
Does CVE-2016-1019 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2016-1019 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2016-2123. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-03-03).
When was CVE-2016-1019 published?: CVE-2016-1019 was published on 2016-04-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (9)

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cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk_\&_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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