flash-plugin: use-after-free causing remote code execution (APSB18-03)
CVSS score
8.8
EPSS probability
%89.5
Risk score
15.8
Published
8 y ago
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Vulnerability description
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CVE-2018-4878 has vendor, distribution, patch and security-source records on file. We can compare them and prepare an explanation linked to the evidence.
A use-after-free vulnerability was discovered in Adobe Flash Player before 28.0.0.161. This vulnerability occurs due to a dangling pointer in the Primetime SDK related to media player handling of listener objects. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution. This was exploited in the wild in January and February 2018.
IMPACT: Affected Products and Software
Affected Products
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| SCORE | VERSION | SEVERITY | VECTOR | SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | cvss_v3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H | Red Hat |
Patch and Remediation Guide
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For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Open sourceFor details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to: https://access.redhat.com/articles/11258
Open sourceThe impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Public exploit and active exploitation status
Verified exploit intelligence
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Weakness Classification and Attack Patterns (CWE & CAPEC)
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