CVE-2015-3093: 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-2015-3090.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 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 |
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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/74605
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032285
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-09.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201505-02
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37846/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3093?
CVE-2015-3093 is considered a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3093?
To fix CVE-2015-3093, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3093?
CVE-2015-3093 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 17.0.0.188 and Adobe AIR versions prior to 17.0.0.172.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2015-3093?
CVE-2015-3093 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on impacted systems.
Is CVE-2015-3093 still a threat today?
CVE-2015-3093 is a legacy vulnerability; however, if affected software versions are still in use, it can pose a significant security risk.
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