CVE-2018-15982

Name: CVE-2018-15982
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-01-18T17:29:01.573+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 81.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-15982 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 81.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

81.84%

99.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Aug 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 31.0.0.153
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Adobe	Flash Player Installer	<= 31.0.0.108

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3795Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46051/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3795Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-42.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46051/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/195Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-15982Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

How severe is CVE-2018-15982?

CVE-2018-15982 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 81.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-15982?

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-2018-15982?

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Source: NVD / NIST