critical
9.3
CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4124

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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

Remedy

https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-083

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-18.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4124?

    The severity of CVE-2016-4124 is currently unknown due to unspecified impact and attack vectors.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4124?

    To fix CVE-2016-4124, it is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player to version 21.0.0.243 or later.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2016-4124?

    CVE-2016-4124 affects Adobe Flash Player versions 21.0.0.242 and earlier across various platforms including Red Hat Enterprise Linux.

  • Is CVE-2016-4124 exploitable in Microsoft browsers?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4124 can be exploited in Adobe Flash libraries used within Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11, and Microsoft Edge.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-4124?

    The impact of CVE-2016-4124 is unspecified, leaving potential vulnerabilities open to exploitation.

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