CVE-2015-5563: 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-2015-5550, CVE-2015-5551, CVE-2015-5556, CVE-2015-5557, CVE-2015-5559, CVE-2015-5561, CVE-2015-5564, and CVE-2015-5565.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5563?
CVE-2015-5563 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5563?
To mitigate CVE-2015-5563, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-5563?
CVE-2015-5563 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-2015-5563 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-5563 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-5563?
The exploitation of CVE-2015-5563 could lead to complete system compromise and unauthorized access to sensitive information.