CVE-2015-0330

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
94.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash could let attackers execute arbitrary code with a twist — and it's been lurking in versions before 13.0.0.269 and 16.0.0.305! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mistakenly trusts any random recipe handed to them, leading to a dangerous dish. If they don’t verify the ingredients, the meal could turn into a disaster for everyone at the table! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your machine, potentially leading to severe consequences, like data breaches or system crashes. If a malicious recipe is served, it could wreak havoc across your system. It's not currently known to be exploited, but the possibility is there!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mistakenly trusts any random recipe handed to them, leading to a dangerous dish. If they don’t verify the ingredients, the meal could turn into a disaster for everyone at the table! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows for arbitrary code execution or denial of service attacks due to memory corruption through unspecified vectors, making it a sneaky little flaw!

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your machine, potentially leading to severe consequences, like data breaches or system crashes. If a malicious recipe is served, it could wreak havoc across your system. It's not currently known to be exploited, but the possibility is there! Update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately — ensure you're on 13.0.0.269 or later for Windows and OS X or 11.2.202.442 or later for Linux. It's essential to keep your software up to date to prevent potential attacks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems patched for a safer digital world! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08123 · 94.8th 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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