CVE-2015-0353
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 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0347, CVE-2015-0350, CVE-2015-0352, CVE-2015-0354, CVE-2015-0355, CVE-2015-0360, CVE-2015-3038, CVE-2015-3041, CVE-2015-3042, and CVE-2015-3043.
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Adobe Flash Player memory corruption vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution or denial of service via unspecified vectors, affecting multiple versions.
Vulnerability
CVE-2015-0353 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player affecting versions 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 [1][2]. The vulnerability is triggered via unspecified vectors, likely through crafted SWF content.
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a malicious Flash file or visit a website hosting such content. No authentication or special privileges are required; user interaction is necessary [1][2].
Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution in the context of the affected user or denial of service due to memory corruption. This could result in full system compromise [1][2].
Mitigation
Adobe released updates to address this issue: version 17.0.0.169 for Windows and OS X, and version 11.2.202.457 for Linux. Red Hat and Gentoo advisories recommend updating Flash Player to the patched versions [1][2].
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Affected products
30cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 16 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=11.2.202.451
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:17.0.0.134:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <13.0.0.281, >=14.0 <17.0.0.169
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary_eus:6.6.z:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:11.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:11.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_workstation_extension:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- osv-coords2 versionspkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012
< 11.2.202.457-80.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.457-80.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.457-80.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
9- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00010.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00011.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00012.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0813.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/74062nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032105nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-07nvd
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