CVE-2018-5001

Name: CVE-2018-5001
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T19:29:03.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5001 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 13.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.35%

95.9th 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	<= 29.0.0.171
Adobe	Flash Player	<= 29.0.0.171
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104413Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104413Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1827Third Party Advisory
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-19.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201806-02Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5001?

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

How severe is CVE-2018-5001?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5001 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5001?

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-2018-5001?

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Source: NVD / NIST