CVE-2015-7657: 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 actionCallMethod arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7651, CVE-2015-7652, CVE-2015-7653, CVE-2015-7654, CVE-2015-7655, CVE-2015-7656, 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-2015-7657?
CVE-2015-7657 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7657?
To fix CVE-2015-7657, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to their latest versions.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7657?
CVE-2015-7657 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261, 19.x before 19.0.0.245, and Adobe AIR versions prior to 19.0.0.241.
Can CVE-2015-7657 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7657 can be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious Flash content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7657 if I can't update?
Disabling Flash content in your web browser can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-7657.