CVE-2015-8455

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
93.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unspecified memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service! ⚠️ Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a chef is following a recipe, but an unverified ingredient gets thrown into the mix, leading to a disastrous dish that could poison customers. That’s what happens when this vulnerability is exploited – chaos ensues! If an attacker successfully exploits this flaw, they could infiltrate the system and execute any code they wish, causing devastating damage. This means they could steal sensitive information, corrupt files, or even bring the whole system to a grinding halt, leaving users in a lurch!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a chef is following a recipe, but an unverified ingredient gets thrown into the mix, leading to a disastrous dish that could poison customers. That’s what happens when this vulnerability is exploited – chaos ensues! This vulnerability arises from memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code or induce denial of service. This can occur via unspecified vectors, which makes it particularly insidious.

What to do

If an attacker successfully exploits this flaw, they could infiltrate the system and execute any code they wish, causing devastating damage. This means they could steal sensitive information, corrupt files, or even bring the whole system to a grinding halt, leaving users in a lurch! To protect yourself, ensure you're running Adobe Flash Player version 18.0.0.268 or newer, and Adobe AIR version 20.0.0.204 or newer. Always keep your software updated and consider disabling Flash unless absolutely necessary! You've got this! By taking these steps, you can secure your environment and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06133 · 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 20.0.0.204…
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