CVE-2018-5002
Published: May 23, 2022
Official Description
Adobe Flash Player have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Stack-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player have a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
Adobe Flash Player contains a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that could lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.45010 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, and its presence in the KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The remote code execution capability makes it a severe threat.
Ensure Adobe Flash Player is updated to the latest secure version or, ideally, uninstalled if no longer required. Regularly update and patch all third-party software.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2018-5002 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2018-5002 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2018-5002 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1