CVE-2015-0324
Description
Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player allows arbitrary code execution via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player before versions 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux [1][2][4]. The flaw can be triggered via unspecified vectors, likely involving a crafted SWF file.
Exploitation
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious Flash file or visit a website hosting the exploit. No authentication or local access is required; the attack vector is remote and may involve user interaction (e.g., clicking a link). The exact exploitation details are not publicly disclosed.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user. This could lead to full system compromise, including data theft, installation of malware, or further network attacks. The impact is consistent with arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities in Flash Player.
Mitigation
Adobe released patched versions: 13.0.0.269 and 16.0.0.305 for Windows and OS X, and 11.2.202.442 for Linux [1][2]. Microsoft distributed updates via their advisory [1], and Red Hat issued RHSA-2015-0140 [2]. Gentoo advised upgrading to the patched version [4]. No workarounds are available for unpatched systems.
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Affected products
18cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 14 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=13.0.0.264
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.145:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.176:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.179:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.167:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.189:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.223:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.239:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.246:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.257:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.287:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.296:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <16.0.0.305 (Windows/OS X) or <11.2.202.442 (Linux)
- osv-coords2 versionspkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012
< 11.2.202.442-67.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.442-67.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.442-67.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
14- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00006.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00007.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00008.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00009.htmlnvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0140.htmlnvd
- secunia.com/advisories/62777nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/62886nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/62895nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/72514nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1031706nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100710nvd
- technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2755801nvd
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