CVE-2018-4937: Critical severity adobe flash player vulnerability
Published May 19, 2018
·Updated
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier have an exploitable out-of-bounds write vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
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 the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2018-4937.
2
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4937?
The severity of CVE-2018-4937 is critical with a CVSS score of 8.8.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-4937?
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.113 and earlier are affected by CVE-2018-4937.
4
What is the potential impact of CVE-2018-4937?
Successful exploitation of CVE-2018-4937 could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
5
Are there any references for CVE-2018-4937?
Yes, you can find references for CVE-2018-4937 at the following links: [link1], [link2], [link3].