CVE-2015-8064: Use After Free
First published: Thu Dec 10 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.204, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.204 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8048, CVE-2015-8049, CVE-2015-8050, CVE-2015-8055, CVE-2015-8056, CVE-2015-8057, CVE-2015-8058, CVE-2015-8059, CVE-2015-8061, CVE-2015-8062, CVE-2015-8063, CVE-2015-8065, CVE-2015-8066, CVE-2015-8067, CVE-2015-8068, CVE-2015-8069, CVE-2015-8070, CVE-2015-8071, CVE-2015-8401, CVE-2015-8402, CVE-2015-8403, CVE-2015-8404, CVE-2015-8405, CVE-2015-8406, CVE-2015-8410, CVE-2015-8411, CVE-2015-8412, CVE-2015-8413, CVE-2015-8414, CVE-2015-8420, CVE-2015-8421, CVE-2015-8422, CVE-2015-8423, CVE-2015-8424, CVE-2015-8425, CVE-2015-8426, CVE-2015-8427, CVE-2015-8428, CVE-2015-8429, CVE-2015-8430, CVE-2015-8431, CVE-2015-8432, CVE-2015-8433, CVE-2015-8434, CVE-2015-8435, CVE-2015-8436, CVE-2015-8437, CVE-2015-8441, CVE-2015-8442, CVE-2015-8447, CVE-2015-8448, CVE-2015-8449, CVE-2015-8450, CVE-2015-8452, and CVE-2015-8454.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| iPhone OS | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.548 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.261 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.185 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.207 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.226 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =19.0.0.245 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00007.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00012.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/78715
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034318
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-32.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201601-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8064?
CVE-2015-8064 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8064?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8064, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions recommended by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe products are affected by CVE-2015-8064?
CVE-2015-8064 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 and several versions of Adobe AIR prior to 20.0.0.204.
What could happen if I do not address CVE-2015-8064?
Failing to address CVE-2015-8064 can lead to untrusted applications being able to exploit the vulnerability, potentially compromising system integrity.
Is CVE-2015-8064 present on both Windows and macOS?
Yes, CVE-2015-8064 affects Adobe Flash Player on both Windows and macOS operating systems.
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