CVE-2016-4121: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.352 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.242 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.621 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1097, CVE-2016-1106, CVE-2016-1107, CVE-2016-1108, CVE-2016-1109, CVE-2016-1110, CVE-2016-4108, and CVE-2016-4110.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4121?
CVE-2016-4121 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4121?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4121, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 21.0.0.242 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2016-4121?
CVE-2016-4121 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.352 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.242 on Windows, OS X, and Linux.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4121?
CVE-2016-4121 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
What can an attacker do by exploiting CVE-2016-4121?
By exploiting CVE-2016-4121, an attacker can execute arbitrary code on the affected system.