CVE-2018-12824: Medium severity adobe flash player vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2018
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Other sources

Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-25 for Adobe Flash Player describes a flaw that can possibly lead to information disclosure when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file:

Out-of-bounds read -- CVE-2018-12824, CVE-2018-12826, CVE-2018-12827

External References:

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-25.html

Red Hat

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/flash-plugin<30.0.0.154
30.0.0.154
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=30.0.0.154
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=30.0.0.154
Google Chrome OS
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=30.0.0.154
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer 11<=30.0.0.154
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0

Event History

Aug 29, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-12824?

CVE-2018-12824 is a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier versions that allows for an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure.

2

How severe is CVE-2018-12824?

CVE-2018-12824 has a severity level of high with a CVSS score of 5.9.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-12824?

Adobe Flash Player versions 30.0.0.134 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-12824.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-12824?

To fix CVE-2018-12824, update your Adobe Flash Player to version 30.0.0.154 or later.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2018-12824?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2018-12824 at the following links: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105066, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041448, and https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2435.

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