Vulnerability identifier: #VU2829
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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-121
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to stack-based buffer overflow in the ActionScript Virtual Machine (AVM) component. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption, and execute arbitrary code on the system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update Flash Player 10.3.183.7 and earlier to 10.3.183.10.
http://www.adobe.com/go/getflash
http://www.adobe.com/licensing/distribution
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/
Update Flash Player 10.3.186.6 and earlier for Android to 10.3.186.7.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.adobe.flashplayer&hl=en
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 10.0.12.36 - 10.3.183.7
External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-26.html
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.