Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-4123 is an unspecified Adobe Flash Player vulnerability affecting version 21.0.0.242 and earlier, including Flash libraries bundled with Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. The public bundle does not state the impact, attack vector, CVSS score, or root cause. Exposure is most likely where legacy Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier remains installed, or where affected Microsoft browser Flash libraries were not updated through MS16-083 or relevant OS vendor advisories. Prioritize verification if legacy Flash exists in the environment. The missing technical detail prevents precise severity scoring, but browser-embedded Flash exposure historically created broad workstation risk and should not remain unmanaged. Mitigation focus: Check Adobe APSB16-18 and Microsoft MS16-083 for the applicable vendor update path.; Apply relevant Microsoft, Adobe, Red Hat, or SUSE security updates where affected software remains present.; Inventory systems for Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier..
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Source materials
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- MS16-083CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- RHSA-2016:1238CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-18.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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