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CVE-2015-3083

First published: Wed May 13 2015(Updated: )

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.289 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.188 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.460 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 17.0.0.172, Adobe AIR SDK before 17.0.0.172, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 17.0.0.172 allow remote attackers to bypass intended restrictions on filesystem write operations via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3082 and CVE-2015-3085.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=11.2.202.475
Linux Kernel
Adobe AIR<=17.0.0.144
Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler<=17.0.0.144
Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler<=17.0.0.144
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=13.0.0.264
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=14.0.0.125
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=14.0.0.145
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=14.0.0.176
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=14.0.0.179
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.152
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.167
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.189
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.223
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.239
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=15.0.0.246
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=16.0.0.235
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=16.0.0.257
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=16.0.0.287
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=16.0.0.296
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=17.0.0.134
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=17.0.0.169
macOS Yosemite
Microsoft Windows

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-09.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3083?

    The severity of CVE-2015-3083 is classified as critical due to its potential for exploitation by remote attackers.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3083?

    To fix CVE-2015-3083, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3083?

    CVE-2015-3083 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.289 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.188.

  • Can CVE-2015-3083 affect Linux systems?

    Yes, CVE-2015-3083 can affect Adobe Flash Player running on Linux systems before version 11.2.202.460.

  • What types of systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-3083?

    CVE-2015-3083 impacts systems running Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux prior to the specified patched versions.

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