critical
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CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-0327: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Feb 06 2015(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0323.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=13.0.0.264
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
Macromedia Flash Player=16.0.0.296
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Macromedia Flash Player<=11.2.202.440
Linux Kernel

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-0327?

    CVE-2015-0327 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-0327?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-0327, update Adobe Flash Player to versions 13.0.0.269 or later, or 16.0.0.305 or later.

  • Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-0327?

    CVE-2015-0327 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.269, 14.x before 16.0.0.305, and 11.2.202.442 on Linux.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-0327?

    CVE-2015-0327 can be exploited through a heap-based buffer overflow, leading to remote code execution.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-0327?

    The best workaround for CVE-2015-0327 is to disable or uninstall Adobe Flash Player until it can be updated.

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