Microsoft update for Adobe Flash Player
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 4 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-4945 CVE-2018-5000 CVE-2018-5001 CVE-2018-5002 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-843 CWE-190 CWE-125 CWE-121 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Vulnerability #4 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Windows Operating systems & Components / Operating system Windows Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 4 vulnerabilities.
1) Type confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU13226
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4945
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 10 1803
Windows Server: 2012 - 2016
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
2) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU13228
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5000
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an integer overflow when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 10 1803
Windows Server: 2012 - 2016
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
3) Out-of-bounds read
EUVDB-ID: #VU13229
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5001
CWE-ID:
CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds read when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it and gain access to sensitive information.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 10 1803
Windows Server: 2012 - 2016
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
4) Stack-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU13230
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1:
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5002
CWE-ID:
CWE-121 - Stack-based buffer overflow
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow the attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWindows: 8.1 - 10 1803
Windows Server: 2012 - 2016
CPE2.3 External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180014
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
