# CVE-2018-15982: flashplugin-downloader: Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have a use after free vulnerability

CVE-2018-15982 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by flashplugin-downloader 32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1, released January 18, 2019. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on February 15, 2022, with known ransomware use. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-15982
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.8958
- CISA KEV: listed Feb 15, 2022, federal due date Aug 15, 2022, known ransomware use
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jan 18, 2019

## Description

Flash Player versions 31.0.0.153 and earlier, and 31.0.0.108 and earlier have a use after free vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | flashplugin-downloader Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [flashplugin-downloader 32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-flashplugin-downloader-32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Linux | flashplugin-installer Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [flashplugin-installer 32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-flashplugin-installer-32.0.0.101ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jan 18, 2019 |

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