CVE-2018-4936: Buffer Overflow
Published May 19, 2018
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier have an exploitable Heap Overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=29.0.0.113
Apple iOS and macOS
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=29.0.0.113
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=29.0.0.113
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=29.0.0.113
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Remediation
Event History
May 19, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2018-4936?
CVE-2018-4936 is a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier that allows for a heap overflow attack.
2
How severe is CVE-2018-4936?
CVE-2018-4936 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2018-4936?
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-4936.
4
How can CVE-2018-4936 be exploited?
CVE-2018-4936 can be exploited through a heap overflow vulnerability, which could lead to information disclosure.
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How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-4936?
To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2018-4936, update Adobe Flash Player to a version later than 29.0.0.113.