CVE-2020-9746 Exploitable NULL pointer deref could lead to arbitrary code execution
An exploitable NULL pointer dereference in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via malicious HTTP responses.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2020-9746?
CVE-2020-9746 is a high-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player, published on 14 Oct 2020. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Flash Player version 32.0.0.433 (and earlier) are affected by an exploitable NULL pointer dereference vulnerability that could result in a crash and arbitrary code execution. Exploitation of this issue requires an attacker to insert malicious strings in an HTTP response that is by default delivered over TLS/SSL.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-9746?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (1)
flash-plugin Red Hat:rhel_extras:6 | All versions | 0:32.0.0.445-1.el6_10 |
Products include Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2020-9746?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2020-9746 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2020-9746 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h82h-rg57-cr4v, MGASA-2020-0386, RHSA-2020:4251, UBUNTU-CVE-2020-9746.