CVE-2015-5556

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.508 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, Adobe…

published August 14, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
45%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers run arbitrary code before you even realize it! Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to remove an empty table from the reservation list. Someone could swoop in and take over that table, ordering whatever they want without anyone checking the reservation. 🎭 This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or even complete control. It's like leaving the door wide open for unwanted guests who might wreak havoc while you're not looking!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that forgets to remove an empty table from the reservation list. Someone could swoop in and take over that table, ordering whatever they want without anyone checking the reservation. 🎭 This use-after-free vulnerability occurs in Adobe Flash Player and related products when an object is accessed after it's been freed from memory, allowing attackers to inject and execute malicious code.

What to do

This vulnerability allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or even complete control. It's like leaving the door wide open for unwanted guests who might wreak havoc while you're not looking! Immediate action is to upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later, depending on your platform. If you use Adobe AIR, make sure you update to version 18.0.0.199 or newer as well. Regularly audit your applications for outdated software to avoid similar issues! You've got this! Taking these steps will help secure your systems and keep unwanted intruders at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.44792 · 98.8th percentile
Published
2015-08-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 01:00Z
    Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.508 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, Adobe…
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