CVE-2015-0310

Name: CVE-2015-0310
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-23T21:59:00.05+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 15.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0310 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.262 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.438 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism on Windows, and have an unspecified impact on other platforms, via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 15.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.262 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.438 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism on Windows, and have an unspecified impact on other platforms, via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

15.22%

96.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Jun 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Flash Player	< 11.2.202.438
Adobe	Flash Player	< 13.0.0.262
Adobe	Flash Player	>= 14.0, < 16.0.0.287

References

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62452Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62601Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62660Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62740Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72261Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031609Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62452Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62601Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62660Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/62740Broken Link
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72261Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031609Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-0310US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Jan 23, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0310?

How severe is CVE-2015-0310?

CVE-2015-0310 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 15.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0310?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST