Heap Overflow Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2018-4936

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Adobe
Status
Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.113 And Earlier Versions
Vendor
CVE Published:
19 May 2018

Summary

A heap overflow vulnerability has been identified in Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier. This flaw allows attackers to exploit the software, leading to potential information disclosure. If successfully targeted, malicious actors could manipulate memory allocations in a way that causes unintended memory access, increasing the risk of revealing sensitive data. Users are advised to update to the latest version to mitigate the risk associated with this security issue.

Affected Version(s)

Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.113 and earlier Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.113 and earlier versions

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44526/
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103708
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1119
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

EPSS Score

60% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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