CVE-2015-8639: Use After Free
First published: Mon Dec 28 2015(Updated: )
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.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Flash Player for Internet Explorer 11 | <=11.2.202.554 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe AIR | <=20.0.0.204 | |
| macOS Yosemite | ||
| Google Android | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| 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 | <=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 |
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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/79701
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034544
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-15-649
- 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
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.
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