CVE-2015-5558

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 AIR SDK before 18.0.0.199, and…

published August 14, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
43%
Percentile
98.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky "type confusion" vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers unleash arbitrary code! Just like a chef swapping ingredients without anyone noticing. 🍽️ Think of this vulnerability like a chef who accidentally mixes up their spices; the dish might end up completely different, and not in a good way! If an attacker can exploit this confusion, they could potentially execute any code they choose, causing unpredictable chaos. 🤯 An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any code on your system, which could lead to unauthorized access or even complete compromise of your device! Imagine your trusty computer suddenly starting to act out like a rebellious teenager—definitely not a fun scenario!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a chef who accidentally mixes up their spices; the dish might end up completely different, and not in a good way! If an attacker can exploit this confusion, they could potentially execute any code they choose, causing unpredictable chaos. 🤯 This vulnerability arises from a type confusion issue in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted content. It’s a subtle bug that can lead to serious consequences if left unchecked.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to run any code on your system, which could lead to unauthorized access or even complete compromise of your device! Imagine your trusty computer suddenly starting to act out like a rebellious teenager—definitely not a fun scenario! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later, and update Adobe AIR to version 18.0.0.199 or later. If you’re managing systems, ensure that all installations are current to fend off potential threats! You've got this! Stay vigilant with your updates, and you can keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.43387 · 98.7th percentile
Published
2015-08-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 01:00Z
    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 AIR SDK before 18.0.0.199, and…
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