Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Playe



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-9746
CWE-ID CWE-476
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU47542

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-9746

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error when processing .SWF content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into playing it, trigger a NULL pointer dereference error and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 32.0.0.101 - 32.0.0.433

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb20-58.html


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.



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