CVE-2018-4871

Name: CVE-2018-4871
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-09T21:29:00.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An Out-of-bounds Read issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player before 28.0.0.137. This vulnerability occurs because of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer. EPSS estimates a 5.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An Out-of-bounds Read issue was discovered in Adobe Flash Player before 28.0.0.137. This vulnerability occurs because of computation that reads data that is past the end of the target buffer. The use of an invalid (out-of-range) pointer offset during access of internal data structure fields causes the vulnerability. A successful attack can lead to sensitive data exposure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.51%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 28.0.0.126

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0081Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-01.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102465Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0081Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-01.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 9, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4871?

How severe is CVE-2018-4871?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4871 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4871?

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-2018-4871?

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Source: NVD / NIST