CVE-2018-15981: Incorrect Type Cast
Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-44 for Adobe Flash Player describes a flaw that can possibly lead to arbitrary code execution when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file:
Type Confusion -- CVE-2018-15981
External References:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-44.html
Other sources
Flash Player versions 31.0.0.148 and earlier have a type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15981?
CVE-2018-15981 is a type confusion vulnerability in Flash Player versions 31.0.0.148 and earlier.
How severe is CVE-2018-15981?
CVE-2018-15981 has a severity level of 9.8, which is considered critical.
What are the affected software and versions of CVE-2018-15981?
Affected software includes Flash Player versions 31.0.0.148 and earlier.
How can CVE-2018-15981 be exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15981 can lead to arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15981?
To fix CVE-2018-15981, update Flash Player to version 31.0.0.153 or later.