CVE-2018-15978

Name: CVE-2018-15978
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-11-29T20:29:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Flash Player versions 31.0.0.122 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 7.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Flash Player versions 31.0.0.122 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.43%

93.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player Desktop Runtime	<= 31.0.0.122
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 31.0.0.122
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3618Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-39.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105909Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1042098Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3618Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-39.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 29, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-15978?

Flash Player versions 31.0.0.122 and earlier have an out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2018-15978?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-15978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15978?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-15978?

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Source: NVD / NIST