CVE-2015-7653: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.548 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.241, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.241, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.241 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted globalToLocal arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7651, CVE-2015-7652, CVE-2015-7654, CVE-2015-7655, CVE-2015-7656, CVE-2015-7657, CVE-2015-7658, CVE-2015-7660, CVE-2015-7661, CVE-2015-7663, CVE-2015-8042, CVE-2015-8043, CVE-2015-8044, and CVE-2015-8046.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7653?
CVE-2015-7653 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7653?
To fix CVE-2015-7653, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.261 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.241 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-7653?
CVE-2015-7653 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261, certain versions of Adobe AIR, and its SDK versions prior to 19.0.0.241.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-7653?
Exploitation of CVE-2015-7653 can result in unauthorized access to a victim's system, allowing attackers to execute malicious code.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7653?
There are no effective workarounds available for CVE-2015-7653; the best recommendation is to update to the latest version of the affected software.