CVE-2015-0309: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jan 13 2015(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0304.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe AIR Android | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| 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 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | =11.2.202.425 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=15.0.0.356 |
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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/72038
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031525
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/99986
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0309?
CVE-2015-0309 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0309?
To fix CVE-2015-0309, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which Adobe products are affected by CVE-2015-0309?
CVE-2015-0309 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.260 and Adobe AIR versions before 16.0.0.245 on various platforms.
What can happen if CVE-2015-0309 is exploited?
If exploited, CVE-2015-0309 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, leading to unauthorized access.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-0309?
While the best course of action is to update affected software, users can reduce risk by disabling Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
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