CVE-2015-7645
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 68.40%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7645 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 68.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | >= 18.0.0.160, <= 18.0.0.252 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 19.0.0.185 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | 19.0.0.207 | — |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 11.2.202.535 | — |
| Opensuse | Evergreen | 11.4 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 12 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Eus | 6.7 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server From Rhui | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server From Rhui | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
References
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134009/Adobe-Flash-IExternalizable.writeExternal-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1913.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033850Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-05.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201511-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38490/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134009/Adobe-Flash-IExternalizable.writeExternal-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1913.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033850Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-05.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201511-02Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38490/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-7645US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7645?
Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.
How severe is CVE-2015-7645?
CVE-2015-7645 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 68.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7645?
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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