CVE-2015-8451

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 20.0.0.204โ€ฆ

published December 10, 2015

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

๐Ÿšจ This is a wild ride with Adobe Flash Player! Before version 18.0.0.268, attackers can exploit unknown vectors to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Think of it like a movie theater where someone can hack into the projection system and play whatever they want. Instead of your favorite flick, you could end up with a random video that crashes the projector โ€” a total showstopper! If attackers pull this off, they could run any code they want on affected systems, potentially leading to data theft or system crashes. This vulnerability is like leaving the back door open โ€” a perfect opportunity for a digital intruder!

Put simply

Think of it like a movie theater where someone can hack into the projection system and play whatever they want. Instead of your favorite flick, you could end up with a random video that crashes the projector โ€” a total showstopper! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows unauthorized code execution or memory corruption through unspecified vectors, impacting both Windows and OS X, as well as certain Linux versions.

What to do

If attackers pull this off, they could run any code they want on affected systems, potentially leading to data theft or system crashes. This vulnerability is like leaving the back door open โ€” a perfect opportunity for a digital intruder! To protect yourself, ensure you're using Adobe Flash Player version 18.0.0.268 or later, and update Adobe AIR to version 20.0.0.204 or above. Regular updates are key to staying secure! ๐Ÿ’ก You've got this! Just follow these steps and keep your systems safe from potential threats! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06133 ยท 93.4th 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 20.0.0.204โ€ฆ
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