CVE-2018-4919: Use After Free
First published: Tue Mar 13 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier have an exploitable use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <=28.0.0.161 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=28.0.0.161 | |
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=28.0.0.161 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=28.0.0.161 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| redhat/flash-plugin | <29.0.0.113 | 29.0.0.113 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-4919?
CVE-2018-4919 is a use after free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4919?
The severity of CVE-2018-4919 is critical with a severity score of 8.8.
How can CVE-2018-4919 be exploited?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4919 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How do I fix CVE-2018-4919?
To fix CVE-2018-4919, update Adobe Flash Player to version 29.0.0.113 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-4919?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-4919 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]
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