Vulnerability identifier: #VU5710
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-843
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 execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confussion error. 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 of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.Mitigation
Update your Flash Player to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.626
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.360
Adobe Flash Player: 21.0.0.182 - 22.0.0.192
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-18.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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.