Microsoft Windows update for Adobe Flash

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU15821

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15978

CWE-ID: CWE-125 - Out-of-bounds read

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to out-of-bounds read when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .swf file, trigger memory corruption and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

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/ADV180025

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.