Risk | High |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2020-3757 |
CWE-ID | CWE-843 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Operating systems & Components / Operating system Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Operating systems & Components / Operating system |
Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU25130
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-2020-3757
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing Flash content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into playing it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation: 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server: 6.0
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:0513
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.