CVE-2015-5550: Use After Free
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-2015-5540, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5550?
CVE-2015-5550 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5550?
To fix CVE-2015-5550, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 18.0.0.199 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-5550?
CVE-2015-5550 affects all versions of Adobe Flash Player prior to 18.0.0.232.
Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2015-5550?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 18.0.0.199 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-5550.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-5550?
CVE-2015-5550 affects Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms running the vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and AIR.