CVE-2015-8423: 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-2015-8064, 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-2015-8424, 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 SDK and Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | ||
| macOS Yosemite | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.2.202.548 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| 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 |
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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://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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39047/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8423?
CVE-2015-8423 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8423?
To fix CVE-2015-8423, upgrade Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions that contain the necessary security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-8423?
CVE-2015-8423 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228, as well as Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.204.
Can CVE-2015-8423 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-8423 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8423?
While the best mitigation is to update the software, disabling Flash content may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2015-8423.
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