CVE-2015-7661: 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 a crafted getBounds call, 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-2015-7658, CVE-2015-7660, 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-2015-7661?
CVE-2015-7661 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7661?
To fix CVE-2015-7661, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that are available.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7661?
CVE-2015-7661 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7661?
There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2015-7661, and updating the software is the best mitigation strategy.
What versions of Adobe AIR are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7661?
Adobe AIR versions prior to 19.0.0.241 are vulnerable to CVE-2015-7661.