CVE-2015-6680: Critical severity adobe shockwave player vulnerability
Published Sep 9, 2015
·Updated
Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.2.0.162 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-6681.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Adobe Shockwave Player<=12.1.9.160
Remediation
Event History
Sep 9, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-6680?
CVE-2015-6680 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-6680?
To fix CVE-2015-6680, update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 12.2.0.162 or later.
3
What are the risks associated with CVE-2015-6680?
The risks associated with CVE-2015-6680 include possible arbitrary code execution and system crashes from memory corruption.
4
Which versions of Adobe Shockwave Player are affected by CVE-2015-6680?
Adobe Shockwave Player versions prior to 12.2.0.162 are affected by CVE-2015-6680.
5
What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2015-6680?
If you cannot update to fix CVE-2015-6680, consider disabling or uninstalling Adobe Shockwave Player to mitigate risk.