Detections
Analytics
Adobe Flash Player <= 31.0.0.153 (APSB18-42)
critical Nessus Plugin ID 119462
Language:
Synopsis
The remote Windows host has a browser plugin installed that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of Adobe Flash Player installed on the remote Windows host is equal or prior to version 31.0.0.153. It is therefore affected by the following vulnerabilities :- An unspecified use-after-free error exists that allows remote code execution. (CVE-2018-15982)
- An unspecified insecure library loading error exists that allows privilege escalation. (CVE-2018-15983)
Solution
Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 32.0.0.101 or later.See Also
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.html
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 119462
File Name: flash_player_apsb18-42.nasl
Version: 1.8
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 12/6/2018
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Critical
Score: 9.6
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 8.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2018-15982
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 9.8
Temporal Score: 9.4
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:adobe:flash_player
Required KB Items: SMB/Flash_Player/installed
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 12/5/2018
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/5/2018
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability Due Dates: 8/15/2022
Exploitable With
CANVAS (CANVAS)
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2018-15982, CVE-2018-15983