CVE-2015-7659
First published: Wed Nov 11 2015(Updated: )
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 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion" in the NetConnection object implementation.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.540 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe | <=19.0.0.213 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.255 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.185 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.207 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.226 | |
| Adobe | <=19.0.0.190 | |
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.213 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.213 | |
| iPhone OS |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-11/msg00071.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2023.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77534
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034111
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-566
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-28.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201511-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7659?
CVE-2015-7659 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7659?
To mitigate CVE-2015-7659, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.261 or later, or to version 19.0.0.245 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7659?
CVE-2015-7659 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261, 19.x versions before 19.0.0.245, and Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.241.
What products are impacted by CVE-2015-7659?
CVE-2015-7659 impacts Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and Adobe AIR SDK on various platforms including Windows and macOS.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7659?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2015-7659, the recommended action is to update to a non-vulnerable version.
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