CVE-2015-8647: 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-2015-8639, CVE-2015-8640, CVE-2015-8641, CVE-2015-8642, CVE-2015-8643, CVE-2015-8646, CVE-2015-8648, CVE-2015-8649, and CVE-2015-8650.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8647?
CVE-2015-8647 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8647?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8647, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2015-8647?
CVE-2015-8647 affects Adobe Flash Player before version 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before version 20.0.0.267.
Can CVE-2015-8647 be exploited on Linux systems?
Yes, CVE-2015-8647 affects Adobe Flash Player on Linux versions before 11.2.202.559.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8647?
CVE-2015-8647 is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.