#VU13230 Stack-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2018-5002

Vulnerability identifier: #VU13230

Vulnerability risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-5002

CWE-ID: CWE-121

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a stack-based buffer overflow when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow the attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.

Mitigation
Update to version 30.0.0.113.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 25.0.0.148 - 29.0.0.171

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.html
https://blogs.360.cn/blog/cve-2018-5002-en/

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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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.