Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wil
- Published
- Last modified
- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Listed in CISA KEV
- How many real-world setups can hit the bug, from the vendor's advisory and CISA data. It does not know your setup.What do these mean? →
- Actively exploited
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
Adobe Flash Player is affected by this vulnerability. An attacker located remotely could exploit it to run arbitrary code on a user's computer.
Summarized by anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5. Verify details against the original sources.
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Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in May 2016.
Timeline
- CVE published
- Added to CISA KEV
CISA has evidence of exploitation in the wild
- CISA remediation deadline
Due date for US federal agencies to patch
- Record last updated
- EPSS reached 10%
FIRST estimates at least a 10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 11
security.gentoo.org
lists.opensuse.org
securitytracker.com
Exploit-DB
helpx.adobe.com
securityfocus.com
rhn.redhat.com
Questions about CVE-2016-4117
What does this mean?
The bug may let an attacker run arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process. The advisory also lists possible denial of service, disclosure of sensitive information, and bypass of security restrictions. The specific attack vectors are not described.Source: security.gentoo.org
Am I affected, and how do I check?
The description names Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier. A Gentoo advisory instead lists www-plugins/adobe-flash on all architectures with versions below 11.2.202.626. A reader can compare the installed Flash Player version against these ranges.Source: security.gentoo.org
What should I do about it?
The checked facts do not list a fixed version, so no upgrade target can be named from them. Check the vendor's advisory for the fixed release.Source: security.gentoo.org
Is it being exploited?
Yes. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2022-03-03, which means it has evidence of attacks. No public exploit code is tracked.Source: cisa.gov, cve.now feed data
What if there's no patch?
The checked facts give no workaround. Check the vendor's advisory for mitigation guidance.Source: security.gentoo.org
Why do the sources disagree?
The description says remote attackers can exploit the flaw. The CVSS vector records local access (AV:L). The affected version ranges also differ: the description cites 21.0.0.226 and earlier, while the Gentoo advisory cites below 11.2.202.626.Source: security.gentoo.org