CVE-2015-8045

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204…

published December 10, 2015

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
92.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Adobe Flash Player has a vulnerability that could let attackers execute arbitrary code, like giving someone a backstage pass to your virtual concert! 🎤 Imagine you're at a concert, and someone sneaks in with a fake VIP badge—suddenly, they can access restricted areas. This vulnerability allows attackers similar access to your system by exploiting its flaws, potentially leading to chaos. An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run malicious code, leading to system compromise or even a complete denial of service. It's like letting an unwanted guest take over the DJ booth and ruin the whole show!

Put simply

Imagine you're at a concert, and someone sneaks in with a fake VIP badge—suddenly, they can access restricted areas. This vulnerability allows attackers similar access to your system by exploiting its flaws, potentially leading to chaos. This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.268 and other versions allows attackers to trigger memory corruption through unspecified vectors, enabling them to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

What to do

An attacker could leverage this vulnerability to run malicious code, leading to system compromise or even a complete denial of service. It's like letting an unwanted guest take over the DJ booth and ruin the whole show! Upgrade to the latest version of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR. Ensure your systems are running 18.0.0.268 or higher, or 20.0.0.228 or higher, depending on your OS. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of any potential exploits! You've got this! A quick update and you'll have your defenses in tip-top shape! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05307 · 92.5th percentile
Published
2015-12-10T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 02:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204…
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