CVE-2016-4160

Critical

Published: 16/06/2016(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.352 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.242 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.621 on Linux contain a vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to serious security incidents, including system takeover or disruption of service, posing a threat to the integrity and availability of data within the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability and other known issues.

Original NVD description (English source)

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.352 and 19.x through 21.x before 21.0.0.242 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.621 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1096, CVE-2016-1098, CVE-2016-1099, CVE-2016-1100, CVE-2016-1102, CVE-2016-1104, CVE-2016-4109, CVE-2016-4111, CVE-2016-4112, CVE-2016-4113, CVE-2016-4114, CVE-2016-4115, CVE-2016-4120, CVE-2016-4161, CVE-2016-4162, and CVE-2016-4163.