critical
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CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2015-3090: Buffer Overflow

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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3078, CVE-2015-3089, and CVE-2015-3093.

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

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-2015-3090?

    CVE-2015-3090 is rated as critical due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-3090?

    To mitigate CVE-2015-3090, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that have addressed this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2015-3090?

    CVE-2015-3090 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.289, 14.x through 17.x prior to 17.0.0.188, and Adobe AIR versions prior to 17.0.0.172.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2015-3090?

    CVE-2015-3090 can be exploited by attackers specifically targeting outdated and unpatched installations of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-3090?

    The impacts of CVE-2015-3090 include the potential for remote code execution, leading to a full system compromise or denial of service.

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