CVE-2016-4117

Name: CVE-2016-4117
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-11T01:59:46.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 94.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4117 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 94.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

94.35%

99.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 21.0.0.226
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server From Rhui	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server From Rhui	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	5.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Opensuse	Evergreen	11.4
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.1
Opensuse	Opensuse	13.2
Suse	Linux Enterprise Desktop	12
Suse	Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension	12

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00046.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00047.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1079.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90505Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035826Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-02.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.htmlBroken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46339/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00044.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00045.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00046.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-05/msg00047.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1079.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/90505Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035826Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa16-02.htmlBroken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-15.htmlBroken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201606-08Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46339/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-4117US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4117?

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.

How severe is CVE-2016-4117?

CVE-2016-4117 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 94.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4117?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4117?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST