CVE-2015-5555: Critical severity adobe vulnerability
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 by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion," a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5554, CVE-2015-5558, and CVE-2015-5562.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5555?
CVE-2015-5555 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5555?
To fix CVE-2015-5555, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.232 or later and Adobe AIR to version 18.0.0.199 or later.
Which applications are affected by CVE-2015-5555?
CVE-2015-5555 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.232 and Adobe AIR versions before 18.0.0.199.
Is CVE-2015-5555 exploitable on Linux?
Yes, CVE-2015-5555 is exploitable on Linux for versions of Adobe Flash Player prior to 11.2.202.508.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-5555?
Disabling Adobe Flash Player and avoiding the use of Adobe AIR can serve as temporary workarounds for CVE-2015-5555.