CVE-2019-7098 Memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted content.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2019-7098?

CVE-2019-7098 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 23 May 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Adobe Shockwave Player versions 12.3.4.204 and earlier have a memory corruption vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution.

Weakness: CWE-787

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-7098?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.

How do I fix CVE-2019-7098?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-7098 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2019-7098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-7098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Adobe Shockwave Player vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3cfq-9ww9-q4xm.

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