CVE-2016-1097: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-1097: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.213 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash librarie...

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.213 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash libraries in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS16-064.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 22:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-1097 is an unspecified Adobe Flash Player vulnerability affecting version 21.0.0.213 and earlier. The bundled record also ties exposure to Flash libraries used by Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. The source data does not state impact, attack vector, CVSS score, or active exploitation. Organizations are most likely exposed through legacy systems retaining Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.213 or earlier, or browser-integrated Flash libraries in Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, or Microsoft Edge from that era. The affected product metadata in the bundle is incomplete. Treat this as a legacy technology risk, not a currently confirmed exploited emergency. Priority should be driven by whether Flash still exists in the environment, especially on internet-facing or user-browsing systems. Mitigation focus: Check Adobe APSB16-15 and MS16-064 for vendor-directed updates or retirement guidance.; Identify and remove or disable legacy Adobe Flash Player wherever business use is not required.; Review SUSE and Red Hat advisories for affected Linux package guidance..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 11, 2016, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

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MS16-064CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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