CVE-2020-9633

Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime 32.0.0.371 and earlier, Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome 32.0.0.371 and earlier, and Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft…

published June 12, 2020

CVSS
—
EPSS
8%
Percentile
94.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafty use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let an attacker execute code remotely—with a simple trick! 💻 Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check if the customer is still at the table before serving their meal to someone else—it’s a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It's like leaving the back door wide open for any unwelcome guest to saunter in and take control!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to check if the customer is still at the table before serving their meal to someone else—it’s a recipe for disaster! 🍽️ This vulnerability occurs when the Flash Player attempts to access memory that has already been freed, which can be manipulated to execute malicious code. It’s a dangerous oversight that can have dire consequences if left unchecked.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to run arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It's like leaving the back door wide open for any unwelcome guest to saunter in and take control! To protect yourself, make sure to update Adobe Flash Player to version 32.0.0.372 or later. If you're using Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, ensure those browsers are also up to date. Implementing these updates will significantly reduce your risk! You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your software updated, and you'll keep those vulnerabilities at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07560 · 94.5th percentile
Published
2020-06-12T13:17Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUN 13:17Z
    Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime 32.0.0.371 and earlier, Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome 32.0.0.371 and earlier, and Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft…
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