CVE-2015-7645KEV · OVERDUE

Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

High · published October 15, 2015

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 7.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

1673
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
7.8
EPSS
65%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted SWF file can turn Adobe Flash Player into a hacker's playground! ⚡ Think of Adobe Flash Player as a movie theater, and these SWF files like tickets to a special screening. If someone sneaks in a counterfeit ticket, they could take over the projector and show whatever they want, including a horror movie! This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system, which could lead to complete control over your device. Imagine them rummaging through your files or even hijacking sensitive data! It’s a recipe for disaster, especially since this flaw has been actively exploited since October 2015.

Put simply

Think of Adobe Flash Player as a movie theater, and these SWF files like tickets to a special screening. If someone sneaks in a counterfeit ticket, they could take over the projector and show whatever they want, including a horror movie! CVE-2015-7645 is a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that permits attackers to run arbitrary code via a malicious SWF file. This can compromise the user's machine, granting the attacker unauthorized access and control.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on your system, which could lead to complete control over your device. Imagine them rummaging through your files or even hijacking sensitive data! It’s a recipe for disaster, especially since this flaw has been actively exploited since October 2015. Immediately update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version to close this vulnerability. If you’re running old versions such as 18.x or 19.x, it’s crucial to patch these systems ASAP. Also, consider disabling Flash Player altogether if it’s not essential for your work! You've got this! Stay vigilant, patch those systems, and keep your digital theater safe from unwanted screenings! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
7.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.65339 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2015-10-15T10:00Z
KEV added
2022-03-03 · due 2022-03-24
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 24
    kev
  • 15 OCT 10:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to…
    cvelistv5