Number: AL18-002
Date: 1 February 2018
Purpose
The purpose of this alert is to bring attention to a recently disclosed critical vulnerability (CVE-2018-4878) that exists in Adobe Flash Player 28.0.0.137 and earlier versions.
Assessment
CCIRC is aware of an exploit for CVE-2018-4878 existing in the wild, and is being used in limited, targeted attacks against Windows users. These attacks leverage Office documents with embedded malicious Flash content distributed via email. Successful exploitation could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Affected Products (28.0.0.137 and earlier versions) :
- Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime for Windows, Macintosh and Linux
- Adobe Flash Player for Google Chrome for Windows, Macintosh, Linux and Chrome OS
- Adobe Flash Player for Microsoft Edge and Internet Explorer 11 for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Suggested action
Adobe will address this vulnerability in a release planned for the week of February 5.
Due to the potential risk presented by this vulnerability, CCIRC recommends that system administrators monitor for the developer released security fix.
References
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa18-01.html