#VU2832 Information disclosure in Adobe Flash Player


Published: 2016-12-26 | Updated: 2017-03-14

Vulnerability identifier: #VU2832

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2011-2429

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper access control. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web page, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass security retrictions and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure 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


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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