#VU14348 Improper input validation in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2018-12828

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#VU14348 Improper input validation in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2018-12828

Published: August 14, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU14348
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12828
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Software vendor:
Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted .swf file and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.


Remediation

Update to version 30.0.0.154.

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