CVE-2015-3086
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-2015-3084.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.475 | |
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-05/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-05/msg00010.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-05/msg00016.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74614
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032285
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-09.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3086?
CVE-2015-3086 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3086?
To fix CVE-2015-3086, update Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and associated SDKs to the latest versions available.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-3086?
CVE-2015-3086 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.289 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.188 on Windows and OS X, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 17.0.0.172.
Can CVE-2015-3086 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-3086 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-3086?
CVE-2015-3086 impacts Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
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