Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes an unspecified Adobe Flash Player vulnerability affecting version 21.0.0.242 and earlier, including Flash libraries used by Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. The public bundle does not state impact, attack vector, CVSS, or exploitation evidence. Organizations are most likely exposed where legacy Flash Player, bundled browser Flash components, or old Linux Flash packages remain installed. The bundle does not provide a complete affected-product matrix beyond Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier. Treat this as a legacy-technology cleanup item unless local inventory shows active Flash use. The business risk is uncertainty: the public CVE lacks impact details, but Flash in browsers historically represented a high-value attack surface. Mitigation focus: Review Adobe APSB16-18 and apply the relevant Flash Player update guidance.; Apply Microsoft MS16-083 updates for affected Internet Explorer and Edge Flash libraries.; Review Red Hat and SUSE errata for affected Linux Flash packages..
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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 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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