Vulnerability identifier: #VU15973

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-2018-15981

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 use a specially crafted .swf file and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Update to version 31.0.0.153.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 31.0.0.108 - 31.0.0.148

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-44.html

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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.