CVE-2015-7640: Use After Free
First published: Sun Oct 18 2015(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-2015-7639, CVE-2015-7641, CVE-2015-7642, CVE-2015-7643, and CVE-2015-7644.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.521 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=19.0.0.185 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe | <=19.0.0.190 | |
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.190 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.190 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7640?
CVE-2015-7640 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7640?
To fix CVE-2015-7640, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions beyond 18.0.0.252 or 19.x 19.0.0.207.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-7640?
Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.252 and 19.x versions before 19.0.0.207 are affected by CVE-2015-7640.
Is Adobe AIR vulnerable to CVE-2015-7640?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 19.0.0.213 are also vulnerable to CVE-2015-7640.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-7640?
CVE-2015-7640 affects Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.
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