CVE-2016-1105Flash Player Vulnerability
flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-15
Published May 10, 2016 · Updated Feb 4, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2016-1105 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v3) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Edge (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft) and 2 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 21.0.0.213, Flash Player 11.2.202.621-130.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.621-130.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3
7.5
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
38%
Higher than 98.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
41/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
0
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.213 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash libraries in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS16-064.
Affected Products
18 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 21.0.0.213 |
| EdgeMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11 | n/a |
| flash-pluginredhat | See advisory | 0:11.2.202.621-1.el5 |
| flash-player-gnomesuse | See advisory | 11.2.202.621-130.1 |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
21.0.0.213, 11.2.202.621-130.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.621-130.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.621-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.621-1.el6_8
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 10, 2016
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2016:1079
- advisorybugzilla.suse.com · 979422
- advisorysuse.com · suse-su-20161305-1
- exploitExploitDB-39829
- articlesuse.com · CVE-2016-1105
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 21.0.0.213 and earlier, as used in the Adobe Flash libraries in Microsoft Internet Explorer 10 and 11 and Microsoft Edge, has unknown impact and attack vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in MS16-064.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Edge (Microsoft); Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 21.0.0.213, Flash Player 11.2.202.621-130.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.621-130.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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