CVE-2016-4151: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2016-4151: 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)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE concerns an unspecified Adobe Flash Player flaw in version 21.0.0.242 and earlier, including Flash libraries shipped with Internet Explorer 10, Internet Explorer 11, and Microsoft Edge. The public bundle does not state the impact, attack method, CVSS score, or CWE, so urgency depends on whether legacy Flash remains present. Exposure is most plausible on legacy systems retaining Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier, or Microsoft IE10, IE11, or Edge Flash libraries from that 2016 update period. Linux environments using affected Adobe Flash packages may also require review through the cited SUSE and Red Hat advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless current Flash use is found. If Flash is still present in business systems, prioritize verification and vendor-guided remediation because the public record lacks enough detail to judge technical impact confidently. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.242 or earlier installations.; Review Adobe APSB16-18 and Microsoft MS16-083 for vendor update guidance.; Check SUSE and Red Hat advisories for affected Linux package remediation..

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)

Official CVE source material

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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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