CVE-2015-8456

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 "type confusion" vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right tricks! 🥷 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mistakenly uses the wrong ingredients by mixing up labels — if he thinks he’s making a salad but ends up serving a dessert, who knows what could happen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, potentially taking control of your device or accessing sensitive information. It's like inviting a stranger into your home who can rearrange your furniture at will!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef mistakenly uses the wrong ingredients by mixing up labels — if he thinks he’s making a salad but ends up serving a dessert, who knows what could happen! This vulnerability is caused by a type confusion error, which could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating data types in memory, resulting in unintended behaviors and outcomes.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, potentially taking control of your device or accessing sensitive information. It's like inviting a stranger into your home who can rearrange your furniture at will! Upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.268 or later, and ensure all Adobe AIR components are updated to version 20.0.0.204 or later. Regularly check for updates and apply patches promptly to keep your systems secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant, and together we can keep the internet safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05509 · 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…
    cvelistv5