CVE-2018-5002

Name: CVE-2018-5002
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-09T19:29:03.75+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 25.35%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-5002 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 25.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

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

25.35%

97.7th 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 Jun 13, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

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/104412Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058Broken Link, Third 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/104412Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041058Broken Link, Third 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
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2018-5002Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-5002?

Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the current user.

How severe is CVE-2018-5002?

CVE-2018-5002 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 25.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2018-5002?

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-2018-5002?

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Source: NVD / NIST