CVE-2016-4117
Confirmed PUBLISHEDAdobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.226 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in May 2016.
- CVE Published
- May 11, 2016
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 03, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- GLSA-201606-08 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-08
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1309 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00047...
- SUSE-SU-2016:1305 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044...
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1306 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045...
- openSUSE-SU-2016:1308 lists.opensuse.org · Vendor Advisory http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00046...
Show 6 more references
- RHSA-2016:1079 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1079.html
- 46339 exploit-db.com · Exploit https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46339/
- 1035826 securitytracker.com · VDB Entry http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035826
- 90505 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90505
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.html helpx.adobe.com · CVE Record https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.html
- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-02.html helpx.adobe.com · CVE Record https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-02.html
Recommended Actions
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/osx/browser/adobe_flash_delete_range_tl_op.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
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KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
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CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2017-02-23 15:00:10 UTC · GitHub
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/osx/browser/adobe_flash_delete_range_tl_op.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2017-02-23 15:00:10 UTC · 1 stars
A brief report on CVE-2016-4117 (A vulnerability in Adobe Flash)
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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15:00 UTC over 9 years ago15:00 UTC · over 9 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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01:00 UTC about 10 years ago01:00 UTC · about 10 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC about 10 years ago00:00 UTC · about 10 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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"active_exploitation_observed": false
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