Is CVE-2016-4117 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2016-4117 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2016-4117 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2016-4117 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-4117?

CVE-2016-4117 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2016-4117

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:93.12%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

An access of resource using incompatible type vulnerability exists within Adobe Flash Player that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

An access of resource using incompatible type vulnerability exists within Adobe Flash Player that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely due to an incompatible type being used when accessing a resource. Given its high EPSS score of 0.93118, it is highly likely to be exploited, making it an urgent concern for systems still running Flash Player. This is further compounded by its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog.

Active exploitation of this vulnerability has been observed in the wild, confirming its use by attackers. The nature of the flaw suggests it is remotely exploitable.

Recommended Action

Adobe Flash Player is end-of-life and should be uninstalled immediately from all systems. If uninstallation is not feasible, ensure all instances are updated to the latest available secure version, though complete removal is the recommended action.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2016-4117 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2016-4117 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.