Vulnerability identifier: #VU5470
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-200
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error related to a memory address randomization of the Flash heap. A remote attacker can gain access to important data.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.194
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302
Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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.