CVE-2016-4178: Medium severity adobe flash player vulnerability

Published Jul 13, 2016
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=22.0.0.192
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.360
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=22.0.0.192
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=22.0.0.192
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=22.0.0.192
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.626

Event History

Jul 13, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4178?

CVE-2016-4178 has been assigned a significant severity level due to its ability to bypass access restrictions and expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4178?

To address CVE-2016-4178, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version beyond 22.0.0.209.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4178?

CVE-2016-4178 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x up to 22.0.0.192 on supported platforms.

4

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-4178?

Exploiting CVE-2016-4178 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized data access.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-4178?

The best workaround for CVE-2016-4178 is to uninstall Adobe Flash Player until a suitable update can be applied.

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