CVE-2016-4171: Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Thu Jun 16 2016(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in June 2016.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | ||
| All of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.621 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| All of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| All of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.352 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Windows 10 | ||
| Any of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=11.2.202.621 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Chrome OS | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.352 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=21.0.0.242 |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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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.securityfocus.com/bid/91184
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036094
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1238
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-03.html
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-18.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-08
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/748992
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-4171
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4171?
CVE-2016-4171 is considered a critical vulnerability that allows for remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4171?
To fix CVE-2016-4171, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4171?
CVE-2016-4171 affects Adobe Flash Player version 21.0.0.242 and earlier.
Can CVE-2016-4171 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4171 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2016-4171?
The impacts of CVE-2016-4171 may include data theft, system compromise, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.
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