CVE-2015-5588: 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-2015-5578, CVE-2015-5580, CVE-2015-5582, and CVE-2015-6677.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5588?
CVE-2015-5588 has been classified as a critical vulnerability allowing for arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5588?
To fix CVE-2015-5588, you should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest version released after the vulnerability was disclosed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-5588?
CVE-2015-5588 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185, along with various outdated versions of Adobe AIR.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-5588?
CVE-2015-5588 impacts users on Windows, macOS, and Linux who are using the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.
Is there any mitigation for CVE-2015-5588?
The primary mitigation for CVE-2015-5588 is to uninstall the affected versions of Adobe Flash Player and switch to a supported alternative, if applicable.