CVE-2015-0311: Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
First published: Fri Jan 23 2015(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player through 13.0.0.262 and 14.x, 15.x, and 16.x through 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and through 11.2.202.438 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | ||
| All of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.438 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=13.0.0.262 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | >=14.0.0.125<16.0.0.287 | |
| Any of | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =11-sp3 | |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop | =12 | |
| SUSE Linux Workstation Extension | =12 | |
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =10 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| All of | ||
| Internet Explorer | =11 | |
| Any of | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows RT | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| All of | ||
| Microsoft Edge Beta | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.438 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=13.0.0.262 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =14.0.0.125 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =14.0.0.145 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =14.0.0.176 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =14.0.0.179 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.152 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.167 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.189 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.223 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.239 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =15.0.0.246 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =16.0.0.235 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =16.0.0.257 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =16.0.0.287 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
Remedy
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
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Reference Links
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-01.html
- http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-03.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00027.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00031.html
- http://malware.dontneedcoffee.com/2015/01/unpatched-vulnerability-0day-in-flash.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62432
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62740
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72283
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031597
- https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2755801
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-0311
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0311?
CVE-2015-0311 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0311?
To fix CVE-2015-0311, update your Adobe Flash Player to version 16.0.0.288 or later.
Which products are affected by CVE-2015-0311?
Adobe Flash Player versions 11.2.202.438 and earlier, as well as versions 13.0.0.262, 14.x, 15.x, and 16.x up to 16.0.0.287 are affected.
Is there any known active exploitation of CVE-2015-0311?
Yes, CVE-2015-0311 was exploited in the wild close to its disclosure in January 2015.
What kind of attack vector is involved in CVE-2015-0311?
CVE-2015-0311 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors within Adobe Flash Player.
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