CVE-2015-8440

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
6%
Percentile
92.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky access bypass is lurking in Adobe Flash Player! With certain versions allowing attackers to stroll past intended restrictions, your defenses might not be as solid as you think. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally left the back door unlocked. A determined diner could slip into the kitchen and start messing around without anyone noticing! 🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to restricted parts of the system, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. It’s like handing out extra dessert orders to folks who didn’t even pay their bill!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that accidentally left the back door unlocked. A determined diner could slip into the kitchen and start messing around without anyone noticing! 🍽️ This flaw allows attackers to bypass access restrictions through unspecified vectors, meaning they can circumvent the security measures that are supposed to protect sensitive areas. It’s a different issue from previously recorded vulnerabilities like CVE-2015-8409 and CVE-2015-8453.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to gain unauthorized access to restricted parts of the system, potentially leading to data theft or manipulation. It’s like handing out extra dessert orders to folks who didn’t even pay their bill! To protect yourself, ensure Adobe Flash Player is updated to version 18.0.0.268 or higher for Windows and OS X, or version 11.2.202.554 for Linux. Also, don't forget to update Adobe AIR and its SDK to at least version 20.0.0.204. 🛡️ You can tackle this vulnerability with a simple update! Let’s lock it down and keep your systems safe! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05568 · 92.8th 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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