CVE-2015-7627

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
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory corruption flaw lurks in Adobe Flash Player prior to version 18.0.0.252, waiting to unleash chaos from an unpatched system! 🔥 Think of it like a chef who doesn't check for allergens in the kitchen — one careless error could spoil the whole meal, leading to guests experiencing quite the disaster! An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or crash the application entirely — imagine your favorite app just shutting down unexpectedly, leaving users frustrated and vulnerable. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or an all-out denial of service!

Put simply

Think of it like a chef who doesn't check for allergens in the kitchen — one careless error could spoil the whole meal, leading to guests experiencing quite the disaster! This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit memory corruption issues in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, leading to arbitrary code execution or service disruptions through unspecified vectors.

What to do

An attacker could potentially execute arbitrary code or crash the application entirely — imagine your favorite app just shutting down unexpectedly, leaving users frustrated and vulnerable. This could lead to data theft, unauthorized access, or an all-out denial of service! Immediately update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.252 or later for Windows and OS X, and ensure Adobe AIR is upgraded to version 19.0.0.213 or higher. If you're using the SDK or Compiler, don't forget to patch those as well! You've got this! With a quick update, you'll have your systems fortified and secure in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05908 · 93.2th 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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