CVE-2018-12828

Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier have a "use of a component with a known vulnerability" vulnerability

published August 29, 2018

CVSS
—
EPSS
7%
Percentile
94.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A well-known vulnerability is hiding in Adobe Flash Player versions 30.0.0.134 and earlier! 🚨 Think of this as a security guard at an event who’s grown complacent, allowing anyone to pass through a door that should be monitored. This vulnerability is like letting in a guest with a known fake ID who can access restricted areas! If exploited, this could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and do anything from snooping on sensitive information to taking control of critical parts of your system. It's like giving a party crasher the keys to the VIP lounge!

Put simply

Think of this as a security guard at an event who’s grown complacent, allowing anyone to pass through a door that should be monitored. This vulnerability is like letting in a guest with a known fake ID who can access restricted areas! This vulnerability occurs when Adobe Flash Player uses a component that has a critical flaw, enabling attackers to gain unauthorized access or privileges. The issue arises from inadequate checks on the component's security status.

What to do

If exploited, this could allow an attacker to escalate their privileges and do anything from snooping on sensitive information to taking control of critical parts of your system. It's like giving a party crasher the keys to the VIP lounge! To protect yourself, it’s vital to upgrade Adobe Flash Player to the latest version as soon as possible. Regularly checking for updates can help mitigate risks from known vulnerabilities. Also, consider disabling Flash altogether if it's not essential for your operations. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you'll maintain your security hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07136 · 94.3th percentile
Published
2018-08-29T13:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 AUG 13:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.134 and earlier have a "use of a component with a known vulnerability" vulnerability
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