CVE-2015-0319

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
8%
Percentile
94.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A strange case of "type confusion" is lurking in Adobe Flash Player! This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code without any specific requirements. 👀 Think of this flaw like a restaurant that mixes up orders — the kitchen serves dishes that aren’t meant for the table, leading to some unexpected and potentially harmful meals. 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could run any code they choose on your system, which is nothing short of a digital nightmare! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive information, installation of malware, or even complete system compromise. Scary stuff! 🔥

Put simply

Think of this flaw like a restaurant that mixes up orders — the kitchen serves dishes that aren’t meant for the table, leading to some unexpected and potentially harmful meals. 🍽️ This vulnerability arises from a type confusion error in Adobe Flash Player, allowing attackers to manipulate the way certain data types are handled, thus leading to arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could run any code they choose on your system, which is nothing short of a digital nightmare! This could mean unauthorized access to sensitive information, installation of malware, or even complete system compromise. Scary stuff! 🔥 To protect yourself, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Keep an eye on your software updates and consider uninstalling Flash if it's no longer necessary for your applications. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems updated to stay one step ahead of potential threats! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.07788 · 94.6th 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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