Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player



Published: 2018-02-06
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-4877
CWE-ID CWE-416
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Use-after-free

EUVDB-ID: #VU10387

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4877

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation

Update to version 28.0.0.161.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.148 - 28.0.0.137

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa18-01.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-03.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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