CVE-2015-0355

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

🚨 Did you know that a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player can open the door to chaos? 🎭 Think of it like a restaurant where the head chef gets distracted, and any staff member can throw in an unexpected ingredient into the soup—potentially ruining the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers execute arbitrary code, just like allowing a chef's assistant to add anything they want without supervision! If left unaddressed, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, leading to complete system compromise or, worse, a denial of service that could crash your application. Imagine someone tossing a firecracker into that soup, causing chaos in the kitchen! 😱 It's crucial to consider the risks of memory corruption in your systems.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the head chef gets distracted, and any staff member can throw in an unexpected ingredient into the soup—potentially ruining the entire dish. This vulnerability lets attackers execute arbitrary code, just like allowing a chef's assistant to add anything they want without supervision! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory corruption flaws in Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows, OS X, and Linux. They can run arbitrary code or cause denial of service, making it a multi-platform threat!

What to do

If left unaddressed, an attacker could execute arbitrary code, leading to complete system compromise or, worse, a denial of service that could crash your application. Imagine someone tossing a firecracker into that soup, causing chaos in the kitchen! 😱 It's crucial to consider the risks of memory corruption in your systems. To safeguard your systems, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Ensure you're using at least version 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X, or 11.2.202.457 on Linux. It’s time to kick those vulnerabilities to the curb! You've got this! Follow the steps, and you'll keep your systems 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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