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 Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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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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CVE-2016-4281 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
To fix CVE-2016-4281, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 23.0.0.162 or later.
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.
Disabling Adobe Flash Player or restricting its use in untrusted environments can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2016-4281.
Yes, CVE-2016-4281 can be exploited remotely through unspecified vectors, making it particularly dangerous.