CVE-2015-8459: Buffer Overflow
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.
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Adobe Security Bulletin APSB16-01 for Adobe Flash Player describes multiple flaws that can possibly lead to code execution when Flash Player is used to play a specially crafted SWF file.
Quoting from the APSB16-01:
These updates resolve a type confusion vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-8644).
These updates resolve an integer overflow vulnerability that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-8651).
These updates resolve use-after-free vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-8634, CVE-2015-8635, CVE-2015-8638, CVE-2015-8639, CVE-2015-8640, CVE-2015-8641, CVE-2015-8642, CVE-2015-8643, CVE-2015-8646, CVE-2015-8647, CVE-2015-8648, CVE-2015-8649, CVE-2015-8650).
These updates resolve memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-8459, CVE-2015-8460, CVE-2015-8636, CVE-2015-8645).
External References:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-01.html
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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.