Adobe Flash Player Incorrect Default Permissions Vulnerability
Adobe · Flash Player
CVSS 8.8
EPSS 11%
no public exploit indexed
Fix deadline passed 8 October 2024
What it is
Adobe Flash Player contains an incorrect default permissions vulnerability in the Firefox sandbox that allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via crafted SWF content.
Why we say that
- CISA's federal remediation deadline (2024-10-08) has passed
- Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue
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What to do
The impacted product is end-of-life (EoL) and/or end-of-service (EoS). Users should discontinue utilization of the product.
What it costs when this goes wrong
This is where UK enforcement meets the vulnerability record. Where an unfixed vulnerability leads to a breach, the ICO treats it as a security failure under UK GDPR. Recent cases:
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