CVE-2015-8639: 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-2015-8638, 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-2015-8639?
CVE-2015-8639 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8639?
To fix CVE-2015-8639, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.324 or later, or Adobe AIR to version 20.0.0.233 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2015-8639?
CVE-2015-8639 impacts Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.
Can CVE-2015-8639 be exploited in web browsers?
Yes, CVE-2015-8639 can be exploited through malicious content in web browsers that utilize Adobe Flash Player.
Is CVE-2015-8639 still relevant today?
While CVE-2015-8639 was significant at the time of discovery, the use of Adobe Flash Player has greatly diminished since its end of life in December 2020.