CVE-2015-8459

Critical

Published: 28/12/2015(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, as well as Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.233, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.233, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.233, allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

Exploitation of this vulnerability may lead to serious security incidents, including system takeover or disruption of service. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using outdated software versions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability. Regular monitoring and updating of software should be part of the organization's security strategy.

Original NVD description (English source)

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.233, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.233, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.233 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-8460, CVE-2015-8636, and CVE-2015-8645.