CVE-2015-5569

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.252 and 19.x before 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.535 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.213, Adobe AIR…

published October 14, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A quirky implementation in Adobe Flash's broker API could open the door to unexpected mishaps. ⚡ Think of the Flash broker API as a restaurant kitchen where the chef doesn’t check the special orders coming in, leading to potential culinary chaos — you never know what you might get! While the specific risks are still vague, the improper implementation could allow an attacker to devise craftily hidden exploits that might disrupt operations or lead to unauthorized access. It’s like serving a surprise dish that could ruin your dinner party!

Put simply

Think of the Flash broker API as a restaurant kitchen where the chef doesn’t check the special orders coming in, leading to potential culinary chaos — you never know what you might get! This vulnerability involves Adobe Flash Player and AIR improperly implementing the broker API, creating potentially exploitable conditions due to lack of clarity on attack vectors.

What to do

While the specific risks are still vague, the improper implementation could allow an attacker to devise craftily hidden exploits that might disrupt operations or lead to unauthorized access. It’s like serving a surprise dish that could ruin your dinner party! If you're using affected versions of Adobe Flash Player or AIR, it's time to upgrade to the latest versions: 18.0.0.252 or higher for Flash, and 19.0.0.213 or higher for AIR. Keeping your software up to date is your best defense against sneaky surprises! You've got this! Update those applications, and you’ll have your digital restaurant running smoothly again! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05166 · 92.4th percentile
Published
2015-10-14T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 OCT 23:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.252 and 19.x before 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.535 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.213, Adobe AIR…
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