CVE-2016-4178

Name: CVE-2016-4178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-07-13T01:59:47.817+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 3.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4178 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 3.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.366 and 19.x through 22.x before 22.0.0.209 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.632 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.19%

86.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 22.0.0.192
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 18.0.0.360
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 22.0.0.192
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 11.2.202.626

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00016.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00017.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91723Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036280Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1423Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-093Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00016.htmlBroken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2016-07/msg00017.htmlBroken Link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91723Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036280Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016:1423Third Party Advisory
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-093Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-25.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 13, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4178?

How severe is CVE-2016-4178?

CVE-2016-4178 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4178?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST