Adobe Flash Player up to 31.0.0.108/31.0.0.153 DLL untrusted search path

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Flash Player up to 31.0.0.108/31.0.0.153 (Multimedia Player Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component DLL Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have an insecure library loading (dll hijacking) vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to privilege escalation.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2018. The weakness was shared 12/05/2018 as APSB18-42 as confirmed security bulletin (Website). The advisory is available at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-15983 since 08/28/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 05/03/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119424 (Adobe Flash Player for Mac <= 31.0.0.153 (APSB18-42)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371361 (Adobe Security Update for Flash Player (APSB18-42)).

Upgrading to version 31.0.0.122 or 32.0.0.101 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (119424). The entry 129933 is related to this item.

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Class: Untrusted search path
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Nessus ID: 119424
Nessus Name: Adobe Flash Player for Mac <= 31.0.0.153 (APSB18-42)
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Upgrade: Flash Player 31.0.0.122 /32.0.0.101

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Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: APSB18-42
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-15983 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 106108 - Adobe Flash Player CVE-2018-15983 DLL Loading Local Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Created: 01/20/2019 12:46
Updated: 05/03/2020 07:44
Changes: 01/20/2019 12:46 (79), 05/03/2020 07:44 (4)
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