CVE-2015-8459: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Dec 28 2015(Updated: )
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.233, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.233, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.233 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8460, CVE-2015-8636, and CVE-2015-8645.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.204 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=20.0.0.204 | |
| iPhone OS | ||
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| Adobe | <=20.0.0.204 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=11.2.202.554 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Macromedia Flash Player | <=18.0.0.268 | |
| 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 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =20.0.0.228 | |
| Macromedia Flash Player | =20.0.0.235 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00045.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00047.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-12/msg00048.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2697.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79700
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034544
- 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/apsb16-01.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201601-03
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8644
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8651
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8634
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8635
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8638
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8639
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8640
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8641
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8642
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8643
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8646
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8647
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8648
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8649
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8650
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8459
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8460
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8636
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-8645
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2697.html
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-0959
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1294580
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8459?
CVE-2015-8459 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8459?
To fix CVE-2015-8459, ensure that you update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions according to their security advisories.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-8459?
CVE-2015-8459 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.324, 19.x before 20.0.0.267, and 20.x before 20.0.0.267.
Are Adobe AIR versions vulnerable to CVE-2015-8459?
Yes, Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.233 are also vulnerable to CVE-2015-8459.
What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2015-8459?
CVE-2015-8459 impacts Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, OS X, and Linux operating systems.
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