Vulnerability Description
Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 29.0.0.140 |
| Apple | Macos | - |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Chrome Os | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367Third Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-16.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-4944?
CVE-2018-4944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.
How severe is CVE-2018-4944?
CVE-2018-4944 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-4944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Adobe Flash Player, Apple Macos, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.