CVE-2015-5562

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
44%
Percentile
98.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky "type confusion" vulnerability in Adobe Flash could let attackers run arbitrary code on your system! 🤯 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mixes up the ingredients — without proper checks, a dish could end up with an unexpected (and possibly harmful) twist! If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to execute their own code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or worse. It’s like inviting someone into your home who rearranges your entire life without you knowing!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef mixes up the ingredients — without proper checks, a dish could end up with an unexpected (and possibly harmful) twist! This vulnerability occurs in various versions of Adobe Flash and Adobe AIR, where an attacker can leverage type confusion to execute arbitrary code, bypassing normal security checks. Multiple platforms are affected, including Windows, OS X, and Linux.

What to do

If exploited, this flaw could allow an attacker to execute their own code on your machine, potentially leading to data theft, system compromise, or worse. It’s like inviting someone into your home who rearranges your entire life without you knowing! Upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 18.0.0.232 or later, and for Adobe AIR, ensure you're on version 18.0.0.199 or higher. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling Flash entirely if it’s not in use to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay updated and keep your system secure — your security hero status is activated! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.44379 · 98.8th 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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