CVE-2015-0305

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
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky "type confusion" in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers run arbitrary code, leaving the door wide open! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who forgets to check the menu before serving a gourmet meal — they might accidentally serve a dish meant for someone else, leading to total chaos in the kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data and wreaking havoc. The repercussions could range from data theft to the complete takeover of affected systems—definitely not a dinner party anyone would want to host!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a waiter who forgets to check the menu before serving a gourmet meal — they might accidentally serve a dish meant for someone else, leading to total chaos in the kitchen! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player arises from a situation where the program confuses data types, allowing attackers to manipulate memory in unexpected ways. By leveraging this flaw, they can execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to severe consequences.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute any code on your system, potentially compromising sensitive data and wreaking havoc. The repercussions could range from data theft to the complete takeover of affected systems—definitely not a dinner party anyone would want to host! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.260 or later, and ensure all your Adobe AIR installations are updated accordingly. Regularly check for updates to maintain security against such vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software up-to-date for ultimate protection! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06098 · 93.4th 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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