#VU5746 Untrusted Search Path in Adobe products - CVE-2016-1014

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5746

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-1014

CWE-ID: CWE-426

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 / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the directory search path used to find resources when handling .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, place it with malicious .dll on remote SMB or WebDav share, trick the victim into opening Flash file it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 20.0.0.228 - 21.0.0.213

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268 - 18.0.0.343

Adobe AIR: 21.0.0.176 - 21.0.0.198

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.332 - 11.2.202.616

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-10.html

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Q & A

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.