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A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Internet Explorer improperly accesses objects in memory. This vulnerability could corrupt memory in such a way that an attacker could execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user.
Trend Micro researcher Jack Tang discovered and reported details about this vulnerability to Microsoft. The said company acknowledged Tang’s research contribution.
This vulnerability, tagged as ‘critical’ is found in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.197 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh, Linux, and Chrome OS. Once successfully exploited, it could cause crash and allow remote attackers to take control of the affected system. As such, this compromises the security of the systems.
We are currently monitoring this for any attacks or threats that may leverage this vulnerability. Adobe will release an emergency patch to address the said vulnerability.