Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-1106 is an older Adobe Flash Player issue affecting version 21.0.0.213 and earlier, including Flash libraries used by Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. The public CVE record does not state the impact or attack vector, so urgency depends on whether legacy Flash remains present. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints or server images that still include Adobe Flash Player or browser-integrated Flash libraries for IE 10, IE 11, or Microsoft Edge. Current exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle because affected CPEs and fixed versions are not listed. Prioritize this if legacy Flash or old Microsoft browser stacks still exist. If the environment has eliminated Flash, business urgency is low. The main risk is untracked legacy software with public exploit references and incomplete CVE detail. Mitigation focus: Check Adobe APSB16-15 and Microsoft MS16-064 for vendor remediation guidance.; Inventory endpoints for Flash Player 21.0.0.213 and earlier.; Remove or disable Flash where it is not operationally required..
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- Known Exploited
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 39831CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- 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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