CVE-2015-4432: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 9, 2015
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.180, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.180 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3135 and CVE-2015-5118.

Affected Software

28 affected components
Adobe AIR<=18.0.0.144
Adobe AIR SDK<=18.0.0.144
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=18.0.0.144
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.468
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player<=13.0.0.289
Adobe Flash Player=14.0.0.125
Adobe Flash Player=14.0.0.145
Adobe Flash Player=14.0.0.176
Adobe Flash Player=14.0.0.179
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.152
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.167
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.189
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.223
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.239
Adobe Flash Player=15.0.0.246
Adobe Flash Player=16.0.0.235
Adobe Flash Player=16.0.0.257
Adobe Flash Player=16.0.0.287
Adobe Flash Player=16.0.0.296
Adobe Flash Player=17.0.0.134
Adobe Flash Player=17.0.0.169
Adobe Flash Player=17.0.0.188
Adobe Flash Player=17.0.0.190
Adobe Flash Player=18.0.0.160
Adobe Flash Player=18.0.0.194
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jul 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-4432?

The severity of CVE-2015-4432 is classified as critical, as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-4432?

To fix CVE-2015-4432, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2015-4432?

CVE-2015-4432 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 18.0.0.180.

4

Can CVE-2015-4432 be exploited on Linux systems?

Yes, CVE-2015-4432 can be exploited on Linux systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.

5

What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2015-4432?

CVE-2015-4432 is associated with a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to code execution.

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