CVE-2015-7627: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 14 2015(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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7625, CVE-2015-7626, CVE-2015-7630, CVE-2015-7633, and CVE-2015-7634.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.521 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <=19.0.0.190 | |
| Android | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=19.0.0.185 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.190 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.190 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00012.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00013.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1893.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77065
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033797
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-25.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201511-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7627?
CVE-2015-7627 is rated as critical because it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7627?
To fix CVE-2015-7627, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.252 or later, or version 19.0.0.207 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-7627?
CVE-2015-7627 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.252 and 19.x versions prior to 19.0.0.207, as well as Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.213.
Can CVE-2015-7627 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7627 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-7627?
Disabling Flash Player or using an alternative media player can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-7627.
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