CVE-2015-8652: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.204, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.204 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and memory corruption) via crafted MPEG-4 data, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8045, CVE-2015-8047, CVE-2015-8060, CVE-2015-8408, CVE-2015-8416, CVE-2015-8417, CVE-2015-8418, CVE-2015-8419, CVE-2015-8443, CVE-2015-8444, CVE-2015-8451, CVE-2015-8455, CVE-2015-8654, CVE-2015-8656, CVE-2015-8657, CVE-2015-8658, and CVE-2015-8820.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8652?
CVE-2015-8652 has a critical severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8652?
To fix CVE-2015-8652, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions provided by Adobe.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8652?
CVE-2015-8652 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 as well as certain versions of Adobe AIR and Adobe AIR SDK.
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2015-8652?
CVE-2015-8652 is associated with arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities that can also lead to denial of service.
Is CVE-2015-8652 exploited in the wild?
Yes, CVE-2015-8652 has been reported to be exploited in the wild, prompting the need for immediate updates.