Vulnerability identifier: #VU3087
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: Yes
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, cause heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install the latest version from vendor's website. The vulnerability is fixed in the following versions:
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 9.0.124.0 - 10.0.45.2
Adobe AIR: 1.5 - 1.5.3.9130
External links
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-14.html
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa10-01.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?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.