CVE-2015-4431

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180…

published July 9, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers run wild, causing mayhem on your systems! Think of it like an uninvited guest sneaking into a party through an unlocked back door — once they’re in, they can cause a ruckus without anyone realizing until it’s too late. An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise or denial of service. It's like a party crasher who not only refuses to leave but starts tampering with the host's belongings — absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like an uninvited guest sneaking into a party through an unlocked back door — once they’re in, they can cause a ruckus without anyone realizing until it’s too late. This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors in Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and their associated SDKs, leading to memory corruption that can enable arbitrary code execution.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this flaw could execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to system compromise or denial of service. It's like a party crasher who not only refuses to leave but starts tampering with the host's belongings — absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.203 or later, and ensure you are running the latest versions of Adobe AIR and its SDKs. Regularly check for updates to stay one step ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05307 · 92.6th percentile
Published
2015-07-09T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUL 16:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180…
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