Vulnerability identifier: #VU1326
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-942
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 bypass implemented security mechanisms.
The weakness exists due to an error when enforcing cross-domain policy files. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and bypass security restrictions to conduct cross-domain and cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security restrictions bypass on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Intall version 10.0.12.36 from vendor's website:
https://get.adobe.com/ru/flashplayer/
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0
External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb08-18.htm
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.