CVE-2015-7651

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.548 on Linux, Adobe AIR…

published November 11, 2015

CVSS
—
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty DefineFunction atom is the sneaky culprit here! This use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers slip in arbitrary code, catching you off guard! 🔥 Think of it like a faulty assembly line where a piece of equipment is suddenly removed from service, but the worker keeps running the previous routine without realizing it — mistakes happen, and in this case, it's code that can run without proper oversight! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data breaches, or even full system compromise. It's an alarming scenario where your defenses could be bypassed, putting sensitive information at risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a faulty assembly line where a piece of equipment is suddenly removed from service, but the worker keeps running the previous routine without realizing it — mistakes happen, and in this case, it's code that can run without proper oversight! This use-after-free vulnerability occurs when Flash Player doesn't properly manage memory related to DefineFunction atoms, allowing malicious actors to execute code unexpectedly. This can lead to severe security risks for users across Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized actions, data breaches, or even full system compromise. It's an alarming scenario where your defenses could be bypassed, putting sensitive information at risk! Update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.261 or later, and ensure Adobe AIR is updated to at least version 19.0.0.241. Regularly check for updates and apply security patches to stay protected! You've got this! Stay vigilant, update your software, and you'll keep your digital fortress secure! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06171 · 93.4th percentile
Published
2015-11-11T11:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 11:00Z
    Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.548 on Linux, Adobe AIR…
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