CVE-2015-0301

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245…

published January 13, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Flash Player has a sneaky oversight: it doesn't validate files properly in versions before 13.0.0.260 and 16.0.0.257! Imagine a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients, leaving you vulnerable to surprise allergies — that's what this flaw does for your system. It opens the door to potential attacks simply because it didn't verify what it was handling! This could lead to unspecified impacts that an attacker might exploit, leaving you with a vulnerable system that could be hijacked. While we’re not in full-on panic mode, it’s a flaw that could lead to some seriously unwanted surprises down the line!

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant that serves meals without checking the ingredients, leaving you vulnerable to surprise allergies — that's what this flaw does for your system. It opens the door to potential attacks simply because it didn't verify what it was handling! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash and AIR allows improper file validation, meaning an attacker could manipulate file handling without the system recognizing the danger. It affects multiple versions on various platforms, including Windows, OS X, and Linux.

What to do

This could lead to unspecified impacts that an attacker might exploit, leaving you with a vulnerable system that could be hijacked. While we’re not in full-on panic mode, it’s a flaw that could lead to some seriously unwanted surprises down the line! Update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.260 or later, and for Adobe AIR, ensure you’re running version 16.0.0.272 or above. Regularly monitor and apply updates to keep your system secure! You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and ensure your software is updated for a safer experience. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05166 · 92.4th percentile
Published
2015-01-13T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 JAN 23:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245…
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