Critical · published May 11, 2016
CVSS calls it critical at 9.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 Adobe Flash Player is wide open! A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code without breaking a sweat — like an unwanted guest crashing a party! 🎉 Imagine a hotel where anyone can check in without showing ID. That’s what this vulnerability does — it allows attackers to enter your system without permission and do whatever they want! If exploited, an attacker could take control of the system, resulting in data theft, malware installation, or complete system compromise. This isn’t just a nuisance; it could lead to significant data breaches or even ransomware situations, leaving users in a precarious position.
Imagine a hotel where anyone can check in without showing ID. That’s what this vulnerability does — it allows attackers to enter your system without permission and do whatever they want! CVE-2016-4117 manifests in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier, allowing remote code execution via unidentified methods. This means that attackers can execute malicious code on the client’s machine without any user interaction.
If exploited, an attacker could take control of the system, resulting in data theft, malware installation, or complete system compromise. This isn’t just a nuisance; it could lead to significant data breaches or even ransomware situations, leaving users in a precarious position. To shield yourself from this vulnerability, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Consider disabling Flash entirely if it’s not essential for your use case, and regularly educate users about potential security threats from outdated software. You've got this! With a quick update, you’ll lock down your defenses and keep those digital party crashers at bay! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/flash_player | ≤ 21.0.0.226 | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_desktop | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_desktop | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_server | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_server | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_server_from_rhui | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_server_from_rhui | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_workstation | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_workstation | all versions | — |
| opensuse/evergreen | all versions | — |
| opensuse/opensuse | all versions | — |
| opensuse/opensuse | all versions | — |
| suse/linux_enterprise_desktop | all versions | — |
| suse/linux_enterprise_desktop | all versions | — |
| suse/linux_enterprise_workstation_extension | all versions | — |
| suse/linux_enterprise_workstation_extension | all versions | — |