CVE-2016-4278: Medium severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Sep 14, 2016
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.635 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4271 and CVE-2016-4277.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.632
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=22.0.0.211
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=22.0.0.211
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=22.0.0.211
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.366
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=22.0.0.211
Google Chrome OS

Event History

Sep 14, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4278?

CVE-2016-4278 has been classified as a critical vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4278?

To mitigate CVE-2016-4278, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.162 or later on affected platforms.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2016-4278?

CVE-2016-4278 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162.

4

What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2016-4278?

CVE-2016-4278 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux systems.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2016-4278?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-4278 can lead to unauthorized data disclosure and breach of sensitive information.

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