CVE-2015-0314

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute…

published February 6, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A simple flaw in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant where an uninvited guest can sneak into the kitchen and mess with the chef's secret recipe. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized access, which can lead to a complete shutdown of services if exploited. If exploited, attackers could take control of your system, running any code they desire, or even crashing your application entirely. This could lead to data breaches or loss of service, which is absolutely devastating for your operations!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where an uninvited guest can sneak into the kitchen and mess with the chef's secret recipe. This vulnerability allows for unauthorized access, which can lead to a complete shutdown of services if exploited. This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows for memory corruption via unspecified vectors, leading to potential arbitrary code execution or denial of service. Affected versions include Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and various 14.x to 16.x versions on Windows and OS X, as well as older versions on Linux.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could take control of your system, running any code they desire, or even crashing your application entirely. This could lead to data breaches or loss of service, which is absolutely devastating for your operations! To secure your systems, update Adobe Flash Player to version 16.0.0.305 or later for Windows and OS X, and version 11.2.202.442 or later for Linux. Ensure that you regularly check for updates and apply patches swiftly to mitigate these risks. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Stay vigilant, and you’ll keep your systems safe and sound! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06367 · 93.6th percentile
Published
2015-02-06T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 FEB 00:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute…
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