CVE-2015-8654: 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-2015-8652, 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-2015-8654?
CVE-2015-8654 is classified as a critical vulnerability allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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.
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.
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.
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.