CVE-2018-5001

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

References

Link	Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058	vdb entry third party advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.html	patch vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104413	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5001?: CVE-2018-5001 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5001?: To fix CVE-2018-5001, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-5001 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-5001 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5001?: CVE-2018-5001 affects n/a Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 and earlier versions.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions