CVE-2015-8409: Critical severity adobe air vulnerability

Published Dec 10, 2015
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Updated

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 allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8440 and CVE-2015-8453.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.241
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.241
Apple iPhone OS
Apple iOS and macOS
Google Android
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.261
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.185
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.207
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.226
Adobe Flash Player=19.0.0.245
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.241
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.548
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Dec 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8409?

CVE-2015-8409 has a severity rating that suggests it can allow attackers to bypass access restrictions, potentially compromising affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8409?

To fix CVE-2015-8409, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to their latest versions as specified in the vulnerability details.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8409?

CVE-2015-8409 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268, all 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228, and Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204.

4

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-8409?

CVE-2015-8409 impacts Adobe Flash Player and AIR on Windows, MacOS, and Linux systems.

5

Can CVE-2015-8409 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2015-8409 can potentially be exploited remotely due to its nature of bypassing intended access restrictions.

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