CVE-2018-4920: Critical severity adobe flash player vulnerability

Published Mar 13, 2018
·
Updated

Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Other sources

Adobe Security Bulletin APSB18-05 for Adobe Flash Player describes a type confusion flaw that can possibly lead to remote code execution when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file.

External References:

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-05.html

Red Hat

Affected Software

11 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/flash-plugin<29.0.0.113
29.0.0.113
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=28.0.0.161
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=28.0.0.161
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=28.0.0.161
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=28.0.0.161
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1

Event History

May 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-4920?

CVE-2018-4920 is a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier that could lead to arbitrary code execution.

2

How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2018-4920?

The severity of CVE-2018-4920 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which software versions are affected by vulnerability CVE-2018-4920?

Adobe Flash Player versions 28.0.0.161 and earlier are affected by vulnerability CVE-2018-4920.

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2018-4920?

To fix vulnerability CVE-2018-4920, you should update Adobe Flash Player to version 29.0.0.113 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2018-4920?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2018-4920 on SecurityFocus, SecurityTracker, and the Red Hat advisory RHSA-2018:0520.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203