SB2018112205 - Arch Linux update for flashplugin
Published: November 22, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018112205
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Type confusion (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15981)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.