CVE-2018-5002

Known Exploited

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.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 46.83% Top 5%
KEV Since 
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory adobe.com
Affected: n/a Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 and earlier versions
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058 third party advisory vdb entry
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/104412 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-5002?
CVE-2018-5002 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-5002?
To fix CVE-2018-5002, 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-2018-5002 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is confirmed that CVE-2018-5002 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~47% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-5002?
CVE-2018-5002 affects n/a Adobe Flash Player 29.0.0.171 and earlier versions.
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