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CVE-2015-8459

UnknownEPSS 6.12%

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CVE-2015-8459 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.12%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AdobeAir Sdk<= 20.0.0.204
AdobeAir Sdk \& Compiler<= 20.0.0.204
AdobeAir<= 20.0.0.204
AdobeFlash Player<= 11.2.202.554
AdobeFlash Player<= 18.0.0.268
AdobeFlash Player19.0.0.185
AdobeFlash Player19.0.0.207
AdobeFlash Player19.0.0.226
AdobeFlash Player19.0.0.245
AdobeFlash Player20.0.0.228
AdobeFlash Player20.0.0.235

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8459?
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.
How severe is CVE-2015-8459?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8459 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8459?
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