CVE-2015-0339

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.451 on Linux allows attackers to execute…

published March 13, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚡ A sneaky flaw in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code without you even noticing! Think of this vulnerability like a stage magician slipping a secret trapdoor into their act, allowing them to pull off surprising tricks without anyone being the wiser. If exploited, this could lead to full control over the affected system, allowing attackers to run any code they choose. This could be catastrophic—everything from stealing personal data to causing a denial of service. So, we want to ensure this trapdoor is firmly sealed!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a stage magician slipping a secret trapdoor into their act, allowing them to pull off surprising tricks without anyone being the wiser. This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player enables attackers to exploit memory corruption through unspecified vectors, opening the door for arbitrary code execution. It's essential to note that this is a different issue from other vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-0332, CVE-2015-0333, and CVE-2015-0335.

What to do

If exploited, this could lead to full control over the affected system, allowing attackers to run any code they choose. This could be catastrophic—everything from stealing personal data to causing a denial of service. So, we want to ensure this trapdoor is firmly sealed! Update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately to patch this vulnerability—specifically, versions 13.0.0.277 or later, 17.0.0.134 or later for 14.x through 17.x, and 11.2.202.451 or later for Linux. Regularly check for updates to maintain your protection! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to avoid any surprises! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05511 · 92.8th percentile
Published
2015-03-13T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAR 17:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.277 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.134 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.451 on Linux allows attackers to execute…
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