CVE-2015-5580

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
90.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player lets attackers trip over an unexpected vector — like a clumsy waiter dropping a tray full of drinks! 🍹 This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant where the staff isn’t trained to handle unexpected orders, leading to potential chaos when something unusual is requested. If an attacker finds a way to exploit this, they can cause some serious disruption! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which might lead to crashes or worse. This could allow them to control affected systems, making it absolutely devastating for users who rely on Flash-based applications.

Put simply

This vulnerability is akin to a restaurant where the staff isn’t trained to handle unexpected orders, leading to potential chaos when something unusual is requested. If an attacker finds a way to exploit this, they can cause some serious disruption! The flaw exists in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR due to improper handling of memory, allowing attackers to corrupt memory and execute arbitrary commands. This vulnerability is distinct from several others noted in 2015, highlighting its unique threat.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, which might lead to crashes or worse. This could allow them to control affected systems, making it absolutely devastating for users who rely on Flash-based applications. Update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.241 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.190 or later. Ensure that all installations are regularly checked for updates to mitigate any unseen risks. You’ve got this! Stay vigilant and keep those updates rolling in — your systems will be safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03940 · 90.3th 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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