CVE-2015-0316

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
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little-known memory corruption bug in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers run arbitrary code—think of it as a sneaky handyman with access to your home! 🔥 Imagine your home has a hidden trapdoor that only certain people know about. This bug acts like that trapdoor, letting attackers sneak in and do whatever they want without you even knowing! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to chaos—attackers could execute any code they wish, potentially stealing sensitive data or causing system crashes. It’s like inviting the wrong person into your home and letting them run amok!

Put simply

Imagine your home has a hidden trapdoor that only certain people know about. This bug acts like that trapdoor, letting attackers sneak in and do whatever they want without you even knowing! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows for arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption. It's present in versions before 13.0.0.269, 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to chaos—attackers could execute any code they wish, potentially stealing sensitive data or causing system crashes. It’s like inviting the wrong person into your home and letting them run amok! To protect yourself, promptly update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available. For those still using older systems, consider disabling Flash entirely since support has ended. Stay vigilant in checking your applications regularly! You've got this! By updating your software, you’ll be one step closer to securing your systems from sneaky vulnerabilities like this one! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06132 · 93.4th 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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