CVE-2015-8651KEV · OVERDUE

Adobe Flash Player Integer Overflow Vulnerability

High · published December 28, 2015

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.3th percentile for exploit probability.

1591
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
68%
Percentile
99.3
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 An integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player is like a magical doorway that lets attackers slip through undetected, allowing them to execute arbitrary code! ⚡ Think of it as a bank vault that, instead of securely locking away valuables, accidentally lets anyone waltz in and take whatever they want because the lock is malfunctioning. With a small oversight, attackers can gain access to all kinds of sensitive data—yikes! This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, giving attackers the power to run any code they choose on your system. Imagine an intruder having full control over your device, putting your data at risk and compromising your privacy. It's a serious threat that you can't afford to ignore!

Put simply

Think of it as a bank vault that, instead of securely locking away valuables, accidentally lets anyone waltz in and take whatever they want because the lock is malfunctioning. With a small oversight, attackers can gain access to all kinds of sensitive data—yikes! This integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player occurs due to improper handling of calculations, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. This flaw affects multiple versions across Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as Adobe AIR.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to absolutely devastating consequences, giving attackers the power to run any code they choose on your system. Imagine an intruder having full control over your device, putting your data at risk and compromising your privacy. It's a serious threat that you can't afford to ignore! Update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.324 or later, or 20.0.0.267 or later for the other affected versions. Also, ensure your Adobe AIR and SDK are upgraded to the patched versions to protect against this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you’ll fortify your defenses and keep those pesky intruders at bay. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.67698 · 99.3th percentile
Published
2015-12-28T23:00Z
KEV added
2022-05-25 · due 2022-06-15
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 25 MAY 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Jun 15
    kev
  • 28 DEC 23:00Z
    Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, Adobe AIR…
    cvelistv5