CVE-2015-5560

Integer overflow 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 AIR SDK…

published August 14, 2015

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
66%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player might sound like a simple math mishap, but it could give attackers the keys to your digital kingdom! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that miscalculates the ingredients for a recipe — too much of one thing can lead to an explosive dish! Here, the overflow allows attackers to mix in their own ingredients and create chaos. If exploited, this vulnerability could let malicious users execute arbitrary code on your systems, which means they could take control, steal sensitive data, or even disrupt your operations. It’s a sneaky way for attackers to take over without you even knowing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that miscalculates the ingredients for a recipe — too much of one thing can lead to an explosive dish! Here, the overflow allows attackers to mix in their own ingredients and create chaos. This integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player affects multiple versions and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors, which could compromise the integrity of your system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could let malicious users execute arbitrary code on your systems, which means they could take control, steal sensitive data, or even disrupt your operations. It’s a sneaky way for attackers to take over without you even knowing! To protect yourself, ensure you update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later on Windows and OS X, or 11.2.202.508 on Linux. Also, update Adobe AIR and its SDKs to version 18.0.0.199 or higher. Regularly check for patches and updates to keep your software secure! You’ve got this! Stay proactive, and you’ll keep your systems safe from those sneaky attacks! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.65956 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2015-08-14T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 AUG 01:00Z
    Integer overflow 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 AIR SDK…
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