CVE-2018-5002
CVE-2018-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2022-05-23). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-787.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 10.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 25% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2022-05-23)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2018-16788
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2022-05-23)
- Weakness: CWE-787
- Affected product: Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2018-5002?
- CVE-2018-5002 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2018-5002 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2018-5002 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2022-05-23, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-5002?
- CVE-2018-5002 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-5002?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2018-5002 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2018-5002 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2018-16788. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2022-05-23).
- When was CVE-2018-5002 published?
- CVE-2018-5002 was published on 2018-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104412
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02
- https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-5002
Affected products (7)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:edge:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer_11:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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