High · published January 18, 2019
CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.
🚨 A classic use-after-free bug in Flash Player could be your worst nightmare—versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier are vulnerable to arbitrary code execution! ⚡ Think of this like a restaurant where the chef keeps cooking with a pot that was already used, without realizing it got too hot and nearly melted. When that error happens, anyone with access can toss in whatever ingredients they want—yikes! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code on your system, potentially leading to severe data breaches or even full control over your device. This is absolutely devastating, especially if you’re running outdated software!
Think of this like a restaurant where the chef keeps cooking with a pot that was already used, without realizing it got too hot and nearly melted. When that error happens, anyone with access can toss in whatever ingredients they want—yikes! This use-after-free vulnerability in Flash Player allows an attacker to manipulate memory after it has been freed, leading to arbitrary code execution. Essentially, it's a moment of mismanagement in memory handling that can be exploited.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute any code on your system, potentially leading to severe data breaches or even full control over your device. This is absolutely devastating, especially if you’re running outdated software! To protect yourself, immediately update Flash Player to version 31.0.0.154 or later. If you're using software that relies on Flash, ensure it's also patched. It's time to bolster your defenses! You’ve got this! Implement these steps and lock down your systems—security hero status: activated! 🛡️
| Product | Versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| adobe/flash_player | ≤ 31.0.0.153 | — |
| adobe/flash_player | ≤ 31.0.0.153 | — |
| adobe/flash_player | ≤ 31.0.0.153 | — |
| adobe/flash_player | ≤ 31.0.0.153 | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_desktop | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_server | all versions | — |
| redhat/enterprise_linux_workstation | all versions | — |
| adobe/flash_player_installer | ≤ 31.0.0.108 | — |