Adobe Flash Security Update for Windows



Published: 2018-05-08 | Updated: 2018-11-25
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-4944
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Type confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU12446

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-2018-4944

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to type confusion error when processing .swf content. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it by visiting a malicious web page and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems - on Windows Server 2016

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180008


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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