CVE-2015-5578: Buffer Overflow
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.190, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.190 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5575, CVE-2015-5577, CVE-2015-5580, CVE-2015-5582, CVE-2015-5588, and CVE-2015-6677.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5578?
CVE-2015-5578 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5578?
To resolve CVE-2015-5578, update your Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.241 or later, or the corresponding version for Adobe AIR.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-5578?
CVE-2015-5578 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.241 and Adobe AIR versions before 19.0.0.190 among others.
Can CVE-2015-5578 cause denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2015-5578 may allow attackers to cause a denial of service as well as execute arbitrary code.
Are all operating systems vulnerable to CVE-2015-5578?
No, the vulnerability primarily affects specific versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, OS X, and Linux.