#VU14744 Information disclosure in Adobe Flash Player - CVE-2018-15967

Vulnerability identifier: #VU14744

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15967

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error when processing .swf files. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted .swf file, trick the victim to open it and gain access to potentially sensitive information.

Mitigation
Update to version 31.0.0.108.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 30.0.0.113 - 30.0.0.154

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-31.html

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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?

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