CVE-2015-0352

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux allows attackers to execute…

published April 14, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or even crash your system—like a sneaky intruder slipping through the backdoor while you're not looking! 🔥 Think of Adobe Flash Player as a bustling restaurant kitchen. If a chef (the software) doesn’t check what ingredients (code) come through the back door, someone could sneak in and serve up something toxic! If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, allowing attackers to take control of your system or cause it to crash, resulting in potential data loss and disruptions. It's absolutely devastating to think of how easily your system could be compromised if you're not careful!

Put simply

Think of Adobe Flash Player as a bustling restaurant kitchen. If a chef (the software) doesn’t check what ingredients (code) come through the back door, someone could sneak in and serve up something toxic! This vulnerability allows memory corruption via unspecified vectors in Adobe Flash Player, meaning attackers can manipulate memory in a way that leads to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, impacting the stability of your system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized code execution, allowing attackers to take control of your system or cause it to crash, resulting in potential data loss and disruptions. It's absolutely devastating to think of how easily your system could be compromised if you're not careful! To protect yourself, ensure you update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version, especially beyond 17.0.0.169. Additionally, consider disabling Flash altogether if it isn't needed, as this can drastically reduce your attack surface. You've got this! By staying vigilant and updating your software, you're keeping your digital kitchen safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05989 · 93.2th percentile
Published
2015-04-14T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 APR 22:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux allows attackers to execute…
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