CVE-2015-8649: 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-2015-8647, CVE-2015-8648, and CVE-2015-8650.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8649?
CVE-2015-8649 is classified as a critical severity vulnerability that can allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8649?
To fix CVE-2015-8649, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-8649?
CVE-2015-8649 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.324, along with several versions of Adobe AIR.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2015-8649?
CVE-2015-8649 can be exploited through specially crafted content that could lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can I still use Adobe Flash Player with CVE-2015-8649 vulnerability?
It is not safe to use Adobe Flash Player with CVE-2015-8649 until you ensure it is updated to a secure version.