CVE-2015-7638: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7629, CVE-2015-7631, CVE-2015-7635, CVE-2015-7636, CVE-2015-7637, CVE-2015-7639, CVE-2015-7640, CVE-2015-7641, CVE-2015-7642, CVE-2015-7643, and CVE-2015-7644.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7638?
CVE-2015-7638 has a critical severity rating as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7638?
To fix CVE-2015-7638, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-7638?
CVE-2015-7638 affects Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.252, Adobe AIR before version 19.0.0.213, and several other versions.
Can exploitation of CVE-2015-7638 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2015-7638 can lead to data loss through arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7638?
Disabling or uninstalling Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR until updates are applied can act as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-7638.