CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8451: 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-2015-8417, CVE-2015-8418, CVE-2015-8419, CVE-2015-8443, CVE-2015-8444, and CVE-2015-8455.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Macromedia Flash Player<=11.2.202.548
Linux Kernel
Adobe<=19.0.0.241
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows Operating System
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
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.241
Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler<=19.0.0.241
iPhone OS
Android

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8451?

    CVE-2015-8451 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8451?

    To fix CVE-2015-8451, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to their latest versions.

  • What are the affected versions for CVE-2015-8451?

    CVE-2015-8451 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228.

  • What platforms are vulnerable to CVE-2015-8451?

    CVE-2015-8451 impacts Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

  • Can CVE-2015-8451 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, exploitation of CVE-2015-8451 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to data breaches.

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