CVE-2015-0354

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
93.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to execute arbitrary code, making it easier than ever to hijack your system! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can cook whatever they want without any oversight. If a rogue chef gets in, they could serve up something toxic rather than your preferred dish! In this case, an attacker could potentially execute harmful commands on your system or even trigger a denial of service, leading to unwanted crashes. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and havoc on your system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef can cook whatever they want without any oversight. If a rogue chef gets in, they could serve up something toxic rather than your preferred dish! This vulnerability is related to memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player before specific updates, enabling an attacker to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.

What to do

In this case, an attacker could potentially execute harmful commands on your system or even trigger a denial of service, leading to unwanted crashes. This can result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and havoc on your system! To protect yourself, ensure that you're using the latest version of Adobe Flash Player by updating to version 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X, or 11.2.202.457 on Linux. It's crucial to stay vigilant about updates and security patches! You've got this! By updating your software, you're taking a huge step towards keeping your system safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05989 · 93.3th 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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