Severity: Critical
CVSSv3: 8.4 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15982
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
The 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: on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems, on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems, on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, on Windows RT 8.1, on Windows Server 2012, on Windows Server 2012 R2, on Windows Server 2016, on Windows Server 2019
CPEhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180031
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.
Severity: High
CVSSv3: 6.5 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15983
CWE-ID:
CWE-427 - Uncontrolled Search Path Element
The 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: on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems, on Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems, on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1607 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1607 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1703 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for 64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1709 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1803 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1803 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for 32-bit Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for ARM64-based Systems, on Windows 10 Version 1809 for x64-based Systems, on Windows RT 8.1, on Windows Server 2012, on Windows Server 2012 R2, on Windows Server 2016, on Windows Server 2019
CPEhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV180031
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.