#VU13226 Type confusion in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2018-06-07

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13226

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4945

CWE-ID: CWE-843

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow the attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Update to version 30.0.0.113.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.148 - 29.0.0.171

External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.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.


Latest bulletins with this vulnerability


Gentoo update for Adobe Flash Player
Red Hat update for Adobe Flash Player
Arch Linux update for flashplugin
Microsoft update for Adobe Flash Player
Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player