CVE-2015-5575

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
90.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 This memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code, and it’s a doozy since it affects multiple versions across platforms! Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that’s so chaotic, a delivery person can just walk in and start cooking without anyone checking their credentials — total mayhem! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of the system, leading to potential data theft or service interruption. In the worst-case scenario, you could find yourself facing a complete system takeover, which would be absolutely devastating.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen that’s so chaotic, a delivery person can just walk in and start cooking without anyone checking their credentials — total mayhem! This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code due to memory corruption, which can occur through unspecified vectors in the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to take control of the system, leading to potential data theft or service interruption. In the worst-case scenario, you could find yourself facing a complete system takeover, which would be absolutely devastating. To protect yourself, make sure to update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.241 or higher, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.190 or higher. Regularly check for updates and maintain good security practices to mitigate risks. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated for a safer experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04046 · 90.6th 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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