CVE-2015-7662: High severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Nov 11, 2015
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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 remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and write to files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.540
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.190
Google Android
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.255
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.185
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.207
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.226
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.213
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.213
Apple iPhone OS
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.213

Event History

Nov 11, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7662?

CVE-2015-7662 is rated as high severity due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7662?

To fix CVE-2015-7662, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2015-7662?

CVE-2015-7662 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261 and 19.x versions before 19.0.0.245, as well as various versions of Adobe AIR.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-7662?

CVE-2015-7662 impacts Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms using vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR.

5

Can CVE-2015-7662 lead to data compromise?

Yes, CVE-2015-7662 could potentially allow attackers to write data to unauthorized locations, leading to data compromise.

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