CVE-2018-15983
First published: Fri Jan 18 2019(Updated: )
Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Flash Player vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Flash Player vulnerability is CVE-2018-15983.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-15983?
The severity of CVE-2018-15983 is high with a score of 7.8.
Which versions of Flash Player are affected by CVE-2018-15983?
Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, as well as 31.0.0.108 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2018-15983.
What is the impact of successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15983?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-15983 could lead to privilege escalation.
How can I fix CVE-2018-15983?
To fix CVE-2018-15983, update Flash Player to version 32.0.0.192 or later, as mentioned in the Adobe security advisory APSB18-42.
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