Subject: [ASA-201811-19] flashplugin: arbitrary code execution

Arch Linux Security Advisory ASA-201811-19
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Severity: Critical
Date    : 2018-11-22
CVE-ID  : CVE-2018-15981
Package : flashplugin
Type    : arbitrary code execution
Remote  : Yes
Link    : https://security.archlinux.org/AVG-818

Summary
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The package flashplugin before version 31.0.0.153-1 is vulnerable to
arbitrary code execution.

Resolution
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Upgrade to 31.0.0.153-1.

# pacman -Syu "flashplugin>=31.0.0.153-1"

The problem has been fixed upstream in version 31.0.0.153.

Workaround
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None.

Description
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A type confusion vulnerability has been found in Adobe Flash Player
versions prior to 31.0.0.153.

Impact
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A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code via a crafted Flash file.

References
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb18-44.html
https://security.archlinux.org/CVE-2018-15981