CVE-2016-4122
First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash libraries in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS16-083.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Workstation | =5.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.621 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.352 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| 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 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00035.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-06/msg00038.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036117
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1238
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-083
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-18.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4122?
The severity of CVE-2016-4122 is currently unknown as the impact and attack vectors have not been specified.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4122?
To fix CVE-2016-4122, it is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 21.0.0.242.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-4122?
CVE-2016-4122 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 21.0.0.242 and earlier when used in certain Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Internet Explorer environments.
Can CVE-2016-4122 impact my application?
Yes, if your application uses Adobe Flash Player version 21.0.0.242 or earlier, it may be vulnerable to CVE-2016-4122.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4122?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2016-4122 is to disable or uninstall the affected version of Adobe Flash Player until an update can be applied.
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