CVE-2015-5540: Use After Free
First published: Fri Aug 14 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability 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-2015-5127, CVE-2015-5130, CVE-2015-5134, CVE-2015-5539, CVE-2015-5550, CVE-2015-5551, CVE-2015-5556, CVE-2015-5557, CVE-2015-5559, CVE-2015-5561, CVE-2015-5563, CVE-2015-5564, and CVE-2015-5565.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.209 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.491 | |
| Linux Kernel |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1603.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76288
- 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-c05385680
- 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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37859/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5540?
CVE-2015-5540 is a critical vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code due to a use-after-free error in Adobe Flash Player.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5540?
To fix CVE-2015-5540, users should update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later, or Adobe AIR to version 18.0.0.199 or later.
What versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-5540?
CVE-2015-5540 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X, and Adobe AIR versions before 18.0.0.199.
Can CVE-2015-5540 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5540 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code through malicious content.
What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2015-5540?
CVE-2015-5540 affects multiple platforms including Windows, OS X, and Linux where Adobe Flash Player and AIR are installed.
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