Microsoft update for Adobe Flash (September 2019)
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-8069 CVE-2019-8070 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-94 CWE-416 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
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.
1) Code Injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU20966
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8069
CWE-ID:
CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and execute arbitrary flash code in the security context of anther domain.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems - on Windows Server 2019
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV190022
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.
2) Use-after-free
EUVDB-ID: #VU20965
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8070
CWE-ID:
CWE-416 - Use After Free
Exploit availability: No
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 web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from Microsoft website.
Vulnerable software versionsAdobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems - on Windows Server 2019
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV190022
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.
