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CVE-2016-4161 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player that could let an attacker run arbitrary code or crash the application. It affects older Flash versions on Windows, OS X, and Linux. The provided sources do not identify the specific attack vector or confirm active exploitation. Exposure is limited to environments still running the affected Adobe Flash Player versions on Windows, OS X, or Linux. Workstations, browsers, and legacy applications that load Flash content are the most relevant assets to check. Treat as high priority only where Flash remains installed. The business risk is legacy endpoint compromise from obsolete software, not a confirmed current campaign in the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player to the fixed versions listed in Adobe APSB16-15.; Apply relevant Gentoo or Red Hat security updates where those platforms are in use.; Identify and remove obsolete affected Flash installations where vendor guidance supports it..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201606-08CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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