Microsoft update for Adobe Flash Player (October 2020)



Published: 2020-10-13
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
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Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU47542

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-2020-9746

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 Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Windows: on Windows 10 for 32-bit Systems - on Windows Server 2019

External links

http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/ADV200012


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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