Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-4140 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 CVE text does not state impact, attack method, or severity. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints or servers that still have affected Adobe Flash Player versions, Microsoft integrated Flash libraries, or related Linux packages covered by Red Hat, SUSE, or openSUSE advisories. Prioritize as a legacy exposure verification and patch-compliance item. Escalate only if affected Flash components remain in production, especially on user-facing browsing environments or unmanaged endpoints. Mitigation focus: Apply relevant Adobe guidance from APSB16-18 for affected Flash Player installations.; Apply Microsoft MS16-083 updates for Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Edge exposure.; Apply applicable Red Hat, SUSE, or openSUSE package updates where Flash packages are present..
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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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