7.8HIGHCISA KEV — actively exploited

CVE-2018-15982 — Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have a use after free vulnerability.

Adobe · Flash Player · Published 18 Jan 2019 · Modified 1 Oct 2026

Description

Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have a use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106116
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3795
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46051/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106116
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3795
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.html
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46051/
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/195
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-15982

What to do

Check whether Flash Player is in your asset inventory.
Exploitation confirmed — patch within 72 hours.
Record the decision in your risk register for audit evidence.

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