CVE-2015-3042: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0347, CVE-2015-0350, CVE-2015-0352, CVE-2015-0353, CVE-2015-0354, CVE-2015-0355, CVE-2015-0360, CVE-2015-3038, CVE-2015-3041, and CVE-2015-3043.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3042?
CVE-2015-3042 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3042?
To fix CVE-2015-3042, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 17.0.0.169 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-3042?
CVE-2015-3042 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.281, 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169, and 11.2.202.457 on Linux.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3042?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-3042 include arbitrary code execution and potential system crashes due to memory corruption.
Is my operating system vulnerable to CVE-2015-3042 if I use an updated Flash Player?
If you have updated to a version of Adobe Flash Player that is not affected by CVE-2015-3042, your operating system is protected from this vulnerability.