CVE-2015-7642: 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-2015-7638, CVE-2015-7639, CVE-2015-7640, CVE-2015-7641, CVE-2015-7643, and CVE-2015-7644.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7642?
CVE-2015-7642 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7642?
To fix CVE-2015-7642, upgrade Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that include the security patch.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7642?
CVE-2015-7642 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.252 and 19.x prior to 19.0.0.207, as well as several versions of Adobe AIR.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2015-7642?
CVE-2015-7642 affects systems running Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR prior to the patched versions on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Can CVE-2015-7642 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7642 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who sends a crafted Flash content that triggers the vulnerability.