Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2016-4171

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Flash Player For Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 June 2016

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 31%🦅 CISA Reported

Summary

An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through unknown vectors. This flaw has been observed being actively exploited in the wild, raising concerns about user safety and data integrity. Users should ensure they are using the latest version of Flash Player to protect against potential attacks and to enhance overall security.

CISA Reported

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

References

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-08
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016...
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EPSS Score

31% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • 🦅

    CISA Reported

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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