Microsoft Windows update for Adobe Flash

1) Out-of-bounds read

EUVDB-ID: #VU15821

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

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 RT 8.1 - on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:adobe_flash_player:on Windows RT 8.1:*:*:*:*:adobe_flash_player:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:adobe_flash_player:on Windows Server 2012:*:*:*:*:adobe_flash_player:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:adobe_flash_player:on Windows Server 2012 R2:*:*:*:*:adobe_flash_player:*:*

External links

https://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.