critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2015-8636: 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-2015-8459, CVE-2015-8460, and CVE-2015-8645.

Credit: psirt@adobe.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Adobe AIR<=20.0.0.204
macOS Yosemite
Google Android
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=18.0.0.268
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
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=20.0.0.228
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11=20.0.0.235
Adobe AIR SDK and Compiler<=20.0.0.204
Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler<=20.0.0.204
Apple iPhone OS
Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11<=11.2.202.554
Linux Kernel

Remedy

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb16-01.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-8636?

    CVE-2015-8636 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2015-8636?

    To fix CVE-2015-8636, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions available.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2015-8636?

    CVE-2015-8636 affects users of Adobe Flash Player versions up to 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267, as well as Adobe AIR versions prior to 20.0.0.233.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8636?

    CVE-2015-8636 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can be exploited by attackers.

  • Can CVE-2015-8636 be exploited on Linux systems?

    Yes, CVE-2015-8636 can be exploited on Linux systems running vulnerable versions of Adobe Flash Player.

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