CVE-2015-0301: Input Validation
First published: Tue Jan 13 2015(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 16.0.0.272 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 16.0.0.272, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 16.0.0.272 do not properly validate files, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe AIR Android | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.2.202.425 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=13.0.0.259 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =14.0.0.125 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =14.0.0.145 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =14.0.0.176 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =14.0.0.179 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.144 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.152 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.167 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.189 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.223 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.238 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.239 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =15.0.0.246 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =16.0.0.234 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =16.0.0.235 |
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-01.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62177
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62187
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62252
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62371
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62740
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72034
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031525
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99981
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0301?
The severity of CVE-2015-0301 is rated as critical due to potential exploitation leading to remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0301?
To fix CVE-2015-0301, it is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-0301?
CVE-2015-0301 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257.
Is Adobe AIR impacted by CVE-2015-0301?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 16.0.0.245 for Windows and OS X are affected by CVE-2015-0301.
Can CVE-2015-0301 affect Linux platforms?
Yes, CVE-2015-0301 impacts Adobe Flash Player version 11.2.202.429 on Linux.
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