Stack-Based Buffer Overflow in Adobe Flash Player
CVE-2018-5002

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor: Adobe
Status: Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 And Earlier Versions
Vendor: CVE Published:; 9 July 2018

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👾 Exploit Exists🟣 EPSS 37%🦅 CISA Reported

What is CVE-2018-5002?

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier are susceptible to a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. This flaw could be exploited to execute arbitrary code in the context of the current user, potentially compromising system security. It is crucial for users to update to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player to mitigate this risk. Security advisories and patches have been released to address this issue and ensure user safety.

CISA has reported CVE-2018-5002

CISA provides regional cyber and physical services to support security and resilience across the United States. CISA monitor the most dangerious vulnerabilities and have identifed CVE-2018-5002 as being exploited but is not known by the CISA to be used in ransomware campaigns. This is subject to change at pace

The CISA's recommendation is: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.