CVE-2015-5125: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Aug 14 2015(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.508 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.199, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.199 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (vector-length corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.209 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.491 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Evergreen ILS | =11.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76291
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033235
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05356388
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05390722
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-19.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201508-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5125?
CVE-2015-5125 has a medium severity rating, primarily resulting in denial of service vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5125?
To fix CVE-2015-5125, update Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR to version 18.0.0.232 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5125?
CVE-2015-5125 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.232, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, and their respective SDK versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5125?
CVE-2015-5125 is a vulnerability that can cause denial of service through vector-length corruption.
Is CVE-2015-5125 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2015-5125 is not classified as critical but poses a significant risk due to its impact on system availability.
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