#VU17533 Out-of-bounds read in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2019-02-12

Vulnerability identifier: #VU17533

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-7090

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing SWF files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted SWF document, trick the victim into opening it, trigger out-of-bounds read error and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 32.0.0.101 - 32.0.0.114


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb19-06.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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