Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-3084

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 attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3077 and CVE-2015-3086.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=11.2.202.475
Linux Kernel
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
Macromedia Flash Player=17.0.0.134
Macromedia Flash Player=17.0.0.169
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
Adobe<=17.0.0.144
Adobe AIR<=17.0.0.144
Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler<=17.0.0.144

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-3084?

    CVE-2015-3084 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3084?

    CVE-2015-3084 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.289, all 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.188, and Adobe AIR before 17.0.0.172.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3084?

    To fix CVE-2015-3084, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest advised versions that address this vulnerability.

  • What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-3084?

    CVE-2015-3084 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms where affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR are installed.

  • What are the potential risks of CVE-2015-3084?

    The risks associated with CVE-2015-3084 include the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to system compromise and unauthorized access.

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