CVE-2018-4944

Name: CVE-2018-4944
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:01.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.99%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4944 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. EPSS estimates a 8.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.99%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-704

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 29.0.0.140
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-16.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104101Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040840Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1367Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-16.htmlVendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4944?

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.140 and earlier have an exploitable type confusion vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

How severe is CVE-2018-4944?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-4944 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4944?

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-2018-4944?

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Source: NVD / NIST