CVE-2016-4149: Critical severity adobe flash player 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
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
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
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-2016-4149?

The severity of CVE-2016-4149 is currently unspecified due to the lack of detailed information regarding its impact and attack vectors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4149?

To fix CVE-2016-4149, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 21.0.0.243 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4149?

CVE-2016-4149 affects Adobe Flash Player versions up to 21.0.0.242.

4

Is CVE-2016-4149 exploited in the wild?

As of now, it is unclear if CVE-2016-4149 is actively exploited in the wild due to the unspecified nature of the vulnerability.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2016-4149?

CVE-2016-4149 impacts Adobe Flash Player used in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge on supported Windows operating systems.

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