CVE-2015-5549: 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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5544, CVE-2015-5545, CVE-2015-5546, CVE-2015-5547, CVE-2015-5548, CVE-2015-5552, and CVE-2015-5553.
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 | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.491 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=18.0.0.180 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=18.0.0.180 |
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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/76283
- 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5549?
CVE-2015-5549 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5549?
To fix CVE-2015-5549, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later for Windows and OS X, and to version 11.2.202.508 or later for Linux.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5549?
CVE-2015-5549 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-2015-5549 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2015-5549 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-5549?
While the best solution is to update affected software, disabling Adobe Flash Player can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-5549.
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