CVE-2015-8046: 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-2015-8043, and CVE-2015-8044.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8046?
CVE-2015-8046 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8046?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8046, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.261 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 19.0.0.241 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8046?
CVE-2015-8046 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.261, as well as certain versions of Adobe AIR and the AIR SDK.
Can CVE-2015-8046 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8046 can potentially be exploited remotely by attackers through malicious Flash content.
Are the latest versions of Adobe applications safe from CVE-2015-8046?
The latest versions of Adobe applications, after the fixes have been applied, are no longer vulnerable to CVE-2015-8046.