Vulnerability Details : CVE-2018-5002
Public exploit exists!
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.
Vulnerability category: Overflow
Products affected by CVE-2018-5002
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer_11:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
CVE-2018-5002 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA required action:
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
CISA description:
Adobe Flash Player have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.
Notes:
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5002
Added on
2022-05-23
Action due date
2022-06-13
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2018-5002
37.38%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 97 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2018-5002
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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10.0
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
10.0
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | 2025-02-04 |
9.8
|
CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
3.9
|
5.9
|
NIST | 2025-01-23 |
CWE ids for CVE-2018-5002
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The product writes data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.Assigned by:
- 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 (Secondary)
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2018-5002
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827
RHSA-2018:1827 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104412
Adobe Flash Player CVE-2018-5002 Stack Buffer Overflow VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.html
Adobe Security BulletinPatch;Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02
Adobe Flash Player: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201806-02) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058
Adobe Flash Player Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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