Vulnerability identifier: #VU5469
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: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.302 - 13.0.0.309
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.481 - 11.2.202.491
Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0.203 - 18.0.0.209
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-18.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.