CVE-2015-8658: 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 (uninitialized pointer dereference 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-2015-8657, and CVE-2015-8820.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8658?
CVE-2015-8658 is considered critical due to its potential to allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8658?
To fix CVE-2015-8658, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version as recommended by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8658?
CVE-2015-8658 affects Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.268 and Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2015-8658?
CVE-2015-8658 impacts Adobe Flash Player on Windows, OS X, and Linux systems.
What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2015-8658 include?
CVE-2015-8658 includes vulnerabilities that allow arbitrary code execution and denial of service.