CVE-2018-4944: Incorrect Type Cast
First published: Tue May 08 2018(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/flash-plugin | <29.0.0.171 | 29.0.0.171 |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=29.0.0.140 | |
| macOS | ||
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=29.0.0.140 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=29.0.0.140 | |
| Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=29.0.0.140 | |
| Chrome OS |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-16.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-4944
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1576040
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this Adobe Flash Player vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-4944.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-4944?
The severity of CVE-2018-4944 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-4944?
The affected software is Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier.
What is the remedy for CVE-2018-4944?
The remedy for CVE-2018-4944 is to update to version 29.0.0.171 of Adobe Flash Player.
What is the reference for CVE-2018-4944?
The references for CVE-2018-4944 are: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840, https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367.
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