CVE-2015-8453: Infoleak
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 the ASLR protection mechanism via JIT data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8409 and CVE-2015-8440.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8453?
CVE-2015-8453 is considered a critical vulnerability that could allow attackers to bypass ASLR protection mechanisms.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8453?
To fix CVE-2015-8453, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.269 or later, or Adobe AIR to version 20.0.0.205 or later.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-8453?
Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 are affected by CVE-2015-8453.
Does CVE-2015-8453 affect Linux users?
Yes, CVE-2015-8453 affects Linux users who are running Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.2.202.554.
Are there any other software components affected by CVE-2015-8453?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.204 are also affected by CVE-2015-8453.