CVE-2015-5567

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR…

published September 22, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ This sneaky flaw in Adobe Flash Player can let attackers execute arbitrary code on your system like a magician pulling tricks out of a hat! 🎩✨ Think of it like a hotel with unmonitored access to the kitchen. If an outsider slips through the door, they could whip up something dangerous, and you won't even know until the damage is done! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to a complete security breach or crashing your system altogether. Imagine your work halting abruptly as someone unauthorized takes control—definitely not a fun surprise!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with unmonitored access to the kitchen. If an outsider slips through the door, they could whip up something dangerous, and you won't even know until the damage is done! This vulnerability stems from stack memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR software, which can be triggered through unspecified vectors, allowing attackers to run malicious code without warning.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to a complete security breach or crashing your system altogether. Imagine your work halting abruptly as someone unauthorized takes control—definitely not a fun surprise! To protect yourself, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions: 18.0.0.241 for Flash Player on Windows and OS X, and 19.0.0.190 for AIR SDK. Make sure to enable automatic updates to stay ahead of future vulnerabilities! You've got this! Stay vigilant, update those apps, and keep your digital space safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03795 · 89.9th percentile
Published
2015-09-22T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 10:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR…
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