CVE-2015-3040
UnknownEPSS 4.79%
Last modified
CVE-2015-3040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0357.. EPSS estimates a 4.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0357.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus | 6.6.z | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | 6.0 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 11.2.202.451 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11.0 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12.0 | — |
| Suse | Suse Linux Workstation Extension | 12.0 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 13.0.0.264 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 14.0.0.125 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 14.0.0.145 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 14.0.0.176 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 14.0.0.179 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.152 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.167 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.189 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.223 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.239 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 15.0.0.246 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 16.0.0.235 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 16.0.0.257 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 16.0.0.287 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 16.0.0.296 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 17.0.0.134 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0813.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0813.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-3040?
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0357.
How severe is CVE-2015-3040?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-3040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3040?
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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