CVE-2016-4156: Critical severity red hat enterprise linux desktop vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
29 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 Chrome<=21.0.0.242
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=21.0.0.242
Apple macOS
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=21.0.0.242
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer 11<=21.0.0.242
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.621
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.352
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
Adobe Flash Player
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Remediation
Event History
Jun 16, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4156?
The severity of CVE-2016-4156 is currently unspecified.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4156?
To fix CVE-2016-4156, update Adobe Flash Player to a version newer than 21.0.0.242.
3
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4156?
Adobe Flash Player versions 21.0.0.242 and earlier are affected by CVE-2016-4156.
4
What products are impacted by CVE-2016-4156?
CVE-2016-4156 impacts Adobe Flash Player utilized within Microsoft Internet Explorer 10, 11, and Microsoft Edge.
5
Is CVE-2016-4156 still a vulnerability to be concerned about?
CVE-2016-4156 is a vulnerability that remains relevant for users running outdated versions of Adobe Flash Player.