CVE-2015-5558: Critical severity macromedia flash player 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-2015-5555, and CVE-2015-5562.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5558?
CVE-2015-5558 is classified as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5558?
To fix CVE-2015-5558, users should upgrade Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and their SDKs to the latest versions that are not affected.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5558?
CVE-2015-5558 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.232, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, and earlier versions of associated SDKs.
What platforms does CVE-2015-5558 impact?
CVE-2015-5558 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms utilizing affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and AIR.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-5558?
CVE-2015-5558 is a type confusion vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.