# CVE-2018-5002: flashplugin-downloader: Adobe Flash Player versions 29.0.0.171 and earlier have a Stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability

CVE-2018-5002 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by flashplugin-downloader 30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1, released July 9, 2018. It is being exploited: CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 23, 2022. Patch Radar priority: Patch now.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-5002
- Priority: Patch now
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.2444
- CISA KEV: listed May 23, 2022, federal due date Jun 13, 2022
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Jul 9, 2018

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | flashplugin-downloader Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [flashplugin-downloader 30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-flashplugin-downloader-30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jul 9, 2018 |
| Linux | flashplugin-installer Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1 | [flashplugin-installer 30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-flashplugin-installer-30.0.0.113ubuntu0.18.04.1.md) | Jul 9, 2018 |

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