Vulnerability identifier: #VU5721
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/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 Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to input validation error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass the same-origin-policy and gain access to potentially sensitive data.
Mitigation
Update your Flash Player to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 21.0.0.182 - 22.0.0.192
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.360
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.626
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.