CVE-2015-7659: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
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.
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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.