Vulnerability identifier: #VU5477
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper access control. A remote attacker can bypass the same-origin-policy and 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 AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.481
Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302
External links
https://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.