CVE-2015-8654: Critical severity macromedia flash player vulnerability

Published Mar 4, 2016
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Updated

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-2015-8652, CVE-2015-8656, CVE-2015-8657, CVE-2015-8658, and CVE-2015-8820.

Affected Software

19 affected components
Adobe Flash Player<=11.2.202.548
Linux Linux kernel
Adobe Flash Player Desktop Runtime<=19.0.0.245
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
Adobe Flash Player<=18.0.0.261
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 8
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Adobe Flash Player Internet Explorer<=19.0.0.245
Adobe Flash Player Chrome<=19.0.0.245
Google Chrome OS
Adobe Flash Player Edge<=19.0.0.245
Adobe Air Desktop Runtime<=19.0.0.241
Adobe AIR SDK<=19.0.0.241
Apple iPhone OS
Google Android
Adobe Air Sdk \& Compiler<=19.0.0.241
Adobe AIR<=19.0.0.241

Event History

Mar 4, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8654?

CVE-2015-8654 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8654?

To fix CVE-2015-8654, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version released after the vulnerability was discovered.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8654?

CVE-2015-8654 affects multiple versions of Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

4

Can CVE-2015-8654 cause denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2015-8654 can be exploited to cause a denial of service condition in affected systems.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2015-8654?

Disable Adobe Flash Player in your browser as a temporary workaround until the software can be upgraded.

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