CVE-2015-8417: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Dec 10 2015(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 execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8045, CVE-2015-8047, CVE-2015-8060, CVE-2015-8408, CVE-2015-8416, CVE-2015-8418, CVE-2015-8419, CVE-2015-8443, CVE-2015-8444, CVE-2015-8451, and CVE-2015-8455.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.2.202.548 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=18.0.0.261 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =19.0.0.185 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =19.0.0.207 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =19.0.0.226 | |
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | =19.0.0.245 | |
| macOS Yosemite | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | ||
| Google Android |
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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/78710
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034318
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05356388
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05385680
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05390722
- 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-2015-8417?
CVE-2015-8417 has been rated with a high severity level due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8417?
To fix CVE-2015-8417, users should update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-8417?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268, 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228, and 11.2.202.554 on Linux are affected by CVE-2015-8417.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2015-8417?
CVE-2015-8417 is associated with vulnerabilities that allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-8417?
CVE-2015-8417 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux, as well as Adobe AIR and Adobe AIR SDK.
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