CVE-2015-5569: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Oct 14, 2015
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Updated

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.252 and 19.x before 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.535 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.213, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.213, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.213 improperly implement the Flash broker API, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.521
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.190
Google Android
Adobe Flash Player<=19.0.0.185
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.190
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.190

Event History

Oct 14, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-5569?

CVE-2015-5569 is classified as a moderate to high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-5569?

To fix CVE-2015-5569, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.252 or later, Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.213 or later, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler to version 19.0.0.213 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-5569?

Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.252 and 19.x versions before 19.0.0.207 are affected by CVE-2015-5569.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-5569?

CVE-2015-5569 affects Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR running on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

5

Is Adobe AIR affected by CVE-2015-5569?

Yes, Adobe AIR versions prior to 19.0.0.213 are impacted by CVE-2015-5569.

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