CVE-2015-7645

Name: CVE-2015-7645
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-15T10:59:10.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 68.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

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

68.40%

99.2th 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 Mar 24, 2022.

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

http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/new-adobe-flash-zero-day-used-in-pawn-storm-campaign/Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134009/Adobe-Flash-IExternalizable.writeExternal-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1913.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://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://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-27.htmlBroken Link
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201511-02Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/38490/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/new-adobe-flash-zero-day-used-in-pawn-storm-campaign/Broken Link
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00015.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00016.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00017.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134009/Adobe-Flash-IExternalizable.writeExternal-Type-Confusion.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1913.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2024.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/77081Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://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://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-27.htmlBroken Link
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: Oct 15, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7645?

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?

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Source: NVD / NIST