#VU13624 Type confusion in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2018-07-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13624

Vulnerability 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-2018-5007

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 vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can us a specially crafted .swf file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Mitigation
Update to version 30.0.0.134.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 23.0.0.162 - 30.0.0.113


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-24.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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