CVE-2015-5118: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 09 2015(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-2015-4432.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=13.0.0.289 | |
| 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 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =17.0.0.188 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =17.0.0.190 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =18.0.0.160 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =18.0.0.194 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.468 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <=18.0.0.144 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=18.0.0.144 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=18.0.0.144 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1214.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75592
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032810
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5118?
CVE-2015-5118 has been rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5118?
To remediate CVE-2015-5118, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.203 or later, or to the latest version available.
What versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-5118?
CVE-2015-5118 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 13.0.0.302 and the 14.x through 18.x series prior to 18.0.0.203.
Are Adobe AIR and its SDK also affected by CVE-2015-5118?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 18.0.0.180 and its SDK and Compiler versions before 18.0.0.180 are affected by CVE-2015-5118.
What operating systems are vulnerable to CVE-2015-5118?
CVE-2015-5118 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems.
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- version/macromedia flash player/16.0.0.257
- version/macromedia flash player/16.0.0.287
- version/macromedia flash player/16.0.0.296
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