CWE
787
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-4281

First published: Wed Sep 14 2016(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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4274, CVE-2016-4275, CVE-2016-4276, CVE-2016-4280, CVE-2016-4282, CVE-2016-4283, CVE-2016-4284, CVE-2016-4285, CVE-2016-6922, and CVE-2016-6924.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=11.2.202.632
Linux Kernel
Windows 10
Microsoft Windows
Macromedia Flash Player<=22.0.0.211
Macromedia Flash Player<=22.0.0.211
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe Flash Player<=22.0.0.211
Macromedia Flash Player<=18.0.0.366
Macromedia Flash Player<=22.0.0.211
Chrome OS

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-4281?

    CVE-2016-4281 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-4281?

    To fix CVE-2016-4281, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.162 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-4281?

    CVE-2016-4281 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.375 and 19.x through 23.x before 23.0.0.162.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2016-4281?

    Disabling Adobe Flash Player or restricting its use in untrusted environments can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-4281.

  • Is CVE-2016-4281 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-4281 can be exploited remotely through unspecified vectors, making it particularly dangerous.

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