CVE-2015-7658: 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 actionInstanceOf arguments, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-7651, CVE-2015-7652, CVE-2015-7653, CVE-2015-7654, CVE-2015-7655, CVE-2015-7656, CVE-2015-7657, 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-2015-7658?
CVE-2015-7658 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7658?
To fix CVE-2015-7658, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions released by Adobe.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-7658?
CVE-2015-7658 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261 and 19.x prior to 19.0.0.245, as well as Adobe AIR versions prior to 19.0.0.241.
Can CVE-2015-7658 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7658 can be exploited remotely through malicious content, leading to potential system compromise.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-7658?
The potential impacts of CVE-2015-7658 include arbitrary code execution, system crashes, and unauthorized access to sensitive information.