CVE-2018-5002
Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Flash Player, fix it now.
CISA required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Jun 13, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Player | Adobe | <= 29.0.0.171 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2018-5002 scored CVSS 7.8: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild. Unpatched Flash Player systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2018-5002: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Adobe Flash Player. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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