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Advisory Published
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CVE-2016-4117: Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Wed May 11 2016(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in May 2016.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player
Macromedia Flash Player<=21.0.0.226
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary EUS=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Evergreen ILS=11.4
openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE=13.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Workstation Extension=12
SUSE Linux Workstation Extension=12-sp1
Apple iOS and macOS
Chrome OS
Linux Kernel
Microsoft Windows Operating System

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4117?

    CVE-2016-4117 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4117?

    To fix CVE-2016-4117, update Adobe Flash Player to version 21.0.0.227 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-4117?

    CVE-2016-4117 affects users of Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier versions on various platforms.

  • What type of exploit does CVE-2016-4117 use?

    CVE-2016-4117 can be exploited by remote attackers through unspecified vectors to execute arbitrary code.

  • When was CVE-2016-4117 exploited in the wild?

    CVE-2016-4117 was actively exploited in the wild starting in May 2016.

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