CVE-2018-15982: Adobe Flash Player Use-After-Free Vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 05 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player com.adobe.tvsdk.mediacore.metadata Use After Free Vulnerability
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/flash-plugin | <32.0.0.101 | 32.0.0.101 |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| 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 | |
| Adobe Flash Player Installer | <=31.0.0.108 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Any of | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=31.0.0.153 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player Installer | <=31.0.0.108 |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15982
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3795
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1656585
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46051/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106116
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-15982
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-15982?
CVE-2018-15982 is a use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.
How severe is CVE-2018-15982?
CVE-2018-15982 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, classified as critical.
Is Adobe Flash Player affected by CVE-2018-15982?
Yes, Adobe Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, as well as 31.0.0.108 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2018-15982.
What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2018-15982?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15982 could lead to arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15982?
To fix CVE-2018-15982, update Adobe Flash Player to version 32.0.0.101 or later.
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