Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2020-3757
CWE-ID CWE-843
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor Adobe

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Type Confusion

EUVDB-ID: #VU25130

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-3757

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Type confusion

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a type confusion error when processing Flash content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into playing it, trigger a type confusion error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.127 - 32.0.0.321

CPE2.3 External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb20-06.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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