CVE-2016-4124: Critical severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2016
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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.

Affected Software

24 affected components
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=21.0.0.242
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.621
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.352
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=21.0.0.242
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=21.0.0.242
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=21.0.0.242
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12-sp1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension=12-sp1

Event History

Jun 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4124?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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