CVE-2015-8043: 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 unspecified vectors, 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-2015-7661, CVE-2015-7663, CVE-2015-8042, CVE-2015-8044, and CVE-2015-8046.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8043?
CVE-2015-8043 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8043?
To fix CVE-2015-8043, upgrade Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and their SDKs to the latest versions that are not vulnerable.
What versions are affected by CVE-2015-8043?
CVE-2015-8043 affects Adobe Flash Player prior to 18.0.0.261 and 19.x prior to 19.0.0.245, as well as certain versions of Adobe AIR.
Can CVE-2015-8043 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8043 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute code on the affected systems.
Is my system vulnerable to CVE-2015-8043?
Your system is vulnerable to CVE-2015-8043 if it is running an affected version of Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR prior to their respective patched versions.