Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2018-15982 CVE-2018-15983 |
CWE-ID | CWE-416 CWE-427 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
EUVDB-ID: #VU16279
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15982
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing SWF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim to open it and execute arbitrary code on system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
Install updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows RT 8.1 - on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180031
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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.
EUVDB-ID: #VU16280
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15983
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the application loads DLL libraries in an insecure manner. A remote attacker can place a specially crafted .dll file on a remote SMB fileshare, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows RT 8.1 - on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems
CPE2.3https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180031
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.