CVE-2015-7639: Use After Free

Published Oct 18, 2015
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Updated

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-2015-7638, CVE-2015-7640, CVE-2015-7641, CVE-2015-7642, CVE-2015-7643, and CVE-2015-7644.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.190
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.190
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.190
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Google Android
Adobe Flash Player<=19.0.0.185
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.521
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Oct 18, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7639?

CVE-2015-7639 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7639?

To mitigate CVE-2015-7639, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.252 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.213 or later.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-7639?

CVE-2015-7639 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.252 and 19.x versions before 19.0.0.207, as well as older versions of Adobe AIR.

4

Can CVE-2015-7639 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-7639 can be exploited remotely through crafted content, allowing attackers to execute code on the victim's machine.

5

Is CVE-2015-7639 specific to a certain operating system?

CVE-2015-7639 is not limited to a specific operating system but affects Adobe Flash Player and AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

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