CVE-2016-4144: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-4144: Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash librarie...

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash libraries in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS16-083.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 00:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2016-4144 concerns an unspecified Adobe Flash Player flaw 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 describe impact or attack method, so urgency depends on whether legacy Flash remains in the environment. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints or servers that still contain Adobe Flash Player, embedded Flash in older Microsoft browsers, or vendor-packaged Flash components from Red Hat, SUSE, or openSUSE-era distributions. Treat this as a legacy technology exposure check. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation in the provided bundle, but Flash in browsers is historically high-risk and should be removed or patched wherever still present. Mitigation focus: Apply Adobe Flash Player guidance from APSB16-18 where Flash remains present.; Apply Microsoft MS16-083 updates for affected IE 10, IE 11, and Edge components.; Apply relevant Red Hat, SUSE, or openSUSE package updates if those platforms remain in use..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 16, 2016, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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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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