CVE-2015-8638: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in 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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8634, CVE-2015-8635, 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, and CVE-2015-8650.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8638?
CVE-2015-8638 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8638?
To fix CVE-2015-8638, users should upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.324 or later, or versions 19.x and 20.x to 20.0.0.267.
Which versions of Adobe Flash Player are affected by CVE-2015-8638?
CVE-2015-8638 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.
Does CVE-2015-8638 affect Adobe AIR?
Yes, CVE-2015-8638 affects Adobe AIR versions before 20.0.0.233.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-8638?
CVE-2015-8638 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms.