CVE-2015-3129
Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.180, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.180 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3118, CVE-2015-3124, CVE-2015-3127, CVE-2015-3128, CVE-2015-3131, CVE-2015-3132, CVE-2015-3136, CVE-2015-3137, CVE-2015-4428, CVE-2015-4430, and CVE-2015-5117.
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Use-after-free in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.203 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
A use-after-free vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux. It also affects Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180 and related SDKs. The flaw is triggered via unspecified vectors, and is one of several use-after-free vulnerabilities (CVE-2015-3129, CVE-2015-3118, CVE-2015-3124, CVE-2015-3127, CVE-2015-3128, CVE-2015-3131, CVE-2015-3132, CVE-2015-3136, CVE-2015-3137, CVE-2015-4428, CVE-2015-4430, CVE-2015-5117) patched in the same update. [1][2]
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this flaw by convincing a user to open a crafted Flash file or visit a malicious website. No authentication is required; the attacker only needs the victim to interact with the content. The exact sequence of steps is not publicly detailed, but the use-after-free condition can be triggered remotely through Flash Player's rendering of SWF content. [1][2]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process. This could lead to full compromise of the user's system, including data theft, installation of malware, or further network propagation. The vulnerability can also potentially cause a denial of service or security restriction bypass. [1][2]
Mitigation
Adobe released fixed versions: Flash Player 13.0.0.302 and 18.0.0.203 (Windows/OS X) and 11.2.202.481 (Linux); Adobe AIR 18.0.0.180 and corresponding SDKs. Red Hat's advisory [1] provides packages for RHEL; Gentoo's GLSA [2] provides updated versions. Users should upgrade immediately. No workarounds are known. This CVE is not listed in CISA's KEV. [1][2]
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Affected products
29cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=18.0.0.144
- (no CPE)range: <18.0.0.180
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=18.0.0.144
- (no CPE)range: <18.0.0.180
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk_\&_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <=18.0.0.144
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 21 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=13.0.0.289
- 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:17.0.0.169:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:17.0.0.188:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:17.0.0.190:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.194:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <13.0.0.302 (Win/OS X) or <11.2.202.481 (Linux) or 14.x-18.x <18.0.0.203
- osv-coords2 versionspkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012
< 11.2.202.481-93.1+ 1 more
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.481-93.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.481-93.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
7- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00017.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00018.htmlnvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1214.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/75590nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032810nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-13nvd
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