Microsoft Windows update for Adobe Flash Player



Published: 2018-11-20
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2018-15981
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: #VU15973

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-2018-15981

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can use a specially crafted .swf file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

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/ADV180030


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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