CVE-2016-4166
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.352 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.621 |
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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-2016-4166?
The severity of CVE-2016-4166 is currently unknown due to unspecified impact and attack vectors.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4166?
CVE-2016-4166 affects Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier versions.
How do I mitigate CVE-2016-4166?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4166, it is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 21.0.0.242.
Is CVE-2016-4166 related to other vulnerabilities in MS16-083?
CVE-2016-4166 is a different vulnerability than those listed in MS16-083.
Can CVE-2016-4166 impact my system security?
As the impact details are unspecified, CVE-2016-4166 could potentially pose security risks to affected systems.
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