CVE-2015-8820
First published: Fri Mar 04 2016(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-2015-8654, CVE-2015-8656, CVE-2015-8657, and CVE-2015-8658.
Credit: psirt@adobe.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=11.2.202.548 | |
| Linux Kernel | ||
| Adobe Flash Player | <=19.0.0.245 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | ||
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=18.0.0.261 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.0 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=19.0.0.245 | |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=19.0.0.245 | |
| Chrome OS | ||
| Adobe Acrobat Reader | <=19.0.0.245 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | ||
| Android | ||
| Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler | <=19.0.0.241 | |
| Adobe AIR SDK | <=19.0.0.241 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8820?
CVE-2015-8820 has a critical severity rating, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8820?
To fix CVE-2015-8820, update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions recommended by Adobe.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8820?
CVE-2015-8820 affects Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x versions before 20.0.0.228.
Can exploiting CVE-2015-8820 lead to a denial of service?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2015-8820 can lead to a denial of service condition.
Is CVE-2015-8820 exploitable on all operating systems?
CVE-2015-8820 is exploitable on Windows and macOS, as well as specific Linux distributions.
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