HIGH CISA KEV

CVE-2018-5002

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

45.0%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
5/23/2022
Patch Due Date
6/13/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
7/9/2018

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-5002?

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Is CVE-2018-5002 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2018-5002 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 6/13/2022.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2018-5002?

CVE-2018-5002 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2018-5002 affecting your environment?

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