CVE-2015-6678

Buffer overflow in 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…

published September 22, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player could let an attacker run wild with arbitrary code execution on your system. 🚨 Think of it like a crowded restaurant where one table starts to overflow with dishes and spills into another table's area, causing chaos. In this case, the overflow can end up letting an unauthorized diner take control of the entire kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete control over your machine. This is not just a little inconvenience; it could disrupt your digital life and put your sensitive information at risk.

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where one table starts to overflow with dishes and spills into another table's area, causing chaos. In this case, the overflow can end up letting an unauthorized diner take control of the entire kitchen! This buffer overflow affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR versions before specified fixes, allowing attackers to exploit unspecified vectors to execute their own code on the affected systems.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, leading to unauthorized access, data breaches, or even complete control over your machine. This is not just a little inconvenience; it could disrupt your digital life and put your sensitive information at risk. Update your Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions — that means Flash Player should be 18.0.0.241 or later, and Adobe AIR should be at least 19.0.0.190. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're protected against emerging vulnerabilities. You've got this! With a few updates, you can lock down your systems and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06479 · 93.7th percentile
Published
2015-09-22T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 SEP 10:00Z
    Buffer overflow in 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…
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