Vulnerability identifier: #VU10355
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild against the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.
UPDATE: The vendor has issued the fixed version on February 6, 2018.
Mitigation
Update to version 28.0.0.161.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.148 - 28.0.0.137
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa18-01.html
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-03.html
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.