#VU5940 Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5940
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-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications /
Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications /
Multimedia software
Vendor: Adobe
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing .swf files in Adobe Flash Player. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening i, trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Mitigation
Update to version 25.0.0.127.
Vulnerable software versions
Adobe Flash Player: 24.0.0.186 - 24.0.0.221
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 24.0.0.186 - 24.0.0.194
External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb17-07.html
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.
