CVE-2018-4936: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat 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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime | <=29.0.0.113 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | ||
| Linux Linux kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=29.0.0.113 | |
| Google Chrome OS | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=29.0.0.113 | |
| Adobe Flash Player | <=29.0.0.113 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-4936?
CVE-2018-4936 has a severity rating of 6.5, which is considered medium.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-4936?
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-4936.
How can CVE-2018-4936 be exploited?
CVE-2018-4936 can be exploited through a heap overflow vulnerability, which could lead to information disclosure.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/adobe
- canonical/adobe flash player desktop runtime
- version/adobe flash player desktop runtime/29.0.0.113
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple mac os x
- vendor/linux
- canonical/linux linux kernel
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows
- canonical/adobe flash player
- version/adobe flash player/29.0.0.113
- vendor/google
- canonical/google chrome os
- canonical/microsoft windows 10
- canonical/microsoft windows 8.1