CVE-2015-5582

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
90.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A little memory mishap could lead to chaos! Adobe Flash Player and AIR versions before certain updates can let attackers execute arbitrary code like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat — but this trick's much more sinister! 🎩 Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and start cooking without permission. If the rules aren't enforced, who knows what dish they'll serve up? A memory corruption error opens the door for attackers to manipulate the system at will! If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to full control, data theft, or a denial of service. Imagine someone sneaking into that kitchen and ruining your entire feast! This could lead to significant downtime and loss of data.

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant kitchen where anyone can walk in and start cooking without permission. If the rules aren't enforced, who knows what dish they'll serve up? A memory corruption error opens the door for attackers to manipulate the system at will! This vulnerability arises from unspecified vectors that cause memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and various versions of Adobe AIR. It allows attackers to execute code or disrupt the service, posing a risk to system integrity.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could execute arbitrary code on your device, potentially leading to full control, data theft, or a denial of service. Imagine someone sneaking into that kitchen and ruining your entire feast! This could lead to significant downtime and loss of data. To secure your systems, urgently update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.241 or higher, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.190 or later. Regularly check for and apply updates to ensure you’re protected against this and other vulnerabilities. You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those updates coming — your security hero status is activated! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04046 · 90.5th 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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