CVE-2015-5133: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 14, 2015
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Updated

Buffer overflow in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5131 and CVE-2015-5132.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.491
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe AIR<=18.0.0.180
Adobe AIR SDK<=18.0.0.180
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=18.0.0.180
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.209
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
openSUSE Evergreen=11.4

Event History

Aug 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5133?

CVE-2015-5133 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5133?

To fix CVE-2015-5133, upgrade to Adobe Flash Player version 18.0.0.232 or later, or Adobe AIR version 18.0.0.199 or later.

3

Which platforms are affected by CVE-2015-5133?

CVE-2015-5133 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows and OS X, as well as Adobe AIR on multiple platforms.

4

What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2015-5133?

CVE-2015-5133 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5133 if I cannot update immediately?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2015-5133, so immediate updates are strongly recommended.

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