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CVE-2018-5002

Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 25.1%
  1. Published9 Jul 2018
  2. Added to CISA KEV23 May 2022
  3. Remediation due13 Jun 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

Adobe Flash Player have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 23 May 2022Federal remediation due: 13 Jun 2022

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Adobe Flash Player≤ 29.0.0.171
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime≤ 29.0.0.171
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation6.0

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2018-5002 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-5002 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 23 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2018-5002?

CVE-2018-5002 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 25.1% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-5002?

Affected products include Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5002?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.