CVE-2015-8657: 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-2015-8654, CVE-2015-8656, CVE-2015-8658, and CVE-2015-8820.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8657?
The severity of CVE-2015-8657 is critical as it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8657?
To fix CVE-2015-8657, update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.268 or later, and Adobe AIR to version 20.0.0.204 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-8657?
CVE-2015-8657 affects Adobe Flash Player versions prior to 18.0.0.268, Adobe AIR versions prior to 20.0.0.204, and their respective SDKs.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-8657?
CVE-2015-8657 is a remote code execution vulnerability that can allow attackers to take control of an affected system.
Is CVE-2015-8657 a widespread vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2015-8657 is considered widespread due to the popularity of Adobe Flash Player across various platforms.