CVE-2015-8419: Buffer Overflow

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 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-2015-8417, CVE-2015-8418, CVE-2015-8443, CVE-2015-8444, CVE-2015-8451, and CVE-2015-8455.

Affected Software

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

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-2015-8419?

CVE-2015-8419 has a critical severity rating, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8419?

To fix CVE-2015-8419, update Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and their SDKs to the latest versions available.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8419?

CVE-2015-8419 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.268, 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228, and Adobe AIR prior to 20.0.0.204.

4

Can CVE-2015-8419 exploit vulnerabilities in multiple operating systems?

Yes, CVE-2015-8419 can exploit vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

5

What types of attacks can CVE-2015-8419 facilitate?

CVE-2015-8419 can facilitate remote code execution attacks, allowing attackers to take control over affected systems.

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