Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-4142 is 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 record does not state impact or attack method. Exposure is mainly legacy systems retaining Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier, or historical Microsoft browser Flash components referenced by MS16-083. Red Hat and SUSE advisories suggest packaged Flash updates also mattered in Linux environments. Treat this as a legacy exposure check. If Flash remains anywhere in production, prioritize removal or vendor patch confirmation; if not, record it as historical risk with no current action. Mitigation focus: Identify assets with Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier.; Apply the relevant Adobe, Microsoft, Red Hat, or SUSE security updates.; Remove or disable Flash where it is no longer operationally required..
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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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