CVE-2018-5008: adobe flash_player Out-of-bounds Read
CVSS: 7.5v3.0HighModified
Published 20-07-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-5008 is a high (CVSS 7.5) Out-of-bounds Read vulnerability in adobe flash_player. EPSS estimates a 6.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.5/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
6.68%
0%100%
Low · -0.08 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2Timeline
- 20-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Adobe Flash Player 30.0.0.113 and earlier versions have an Out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsHigh 7.5Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
Medium 5.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
6.68%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
94%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
-0.08 pp
From 6.76% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score6.68%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Redhat3 products
Adobe2 products
- flash_player≤ 30.0.0.113
- flash_player_desktop_runtime≤ 30.0.0.113
2 vendors · 5 products