Vulnerability identifier: #VU5462
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-476
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440 - 11.2.202.442
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264 - 13.0.0.269
Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296 - 16.0.0.305
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.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.