CVE-2015-3135
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow 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-2015-4432 and CVE-2015-5118.
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Heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player and AIR allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability
A heap-based buffer overflow exists in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR. Affected versions include 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 is also affected. This vulnerability is distinct from CVE-2015-4432 and CVE-2015-5118 [1][2].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability remotely without authentication by delivering a crafted SWF file to a user, typically through a malicious web page or email. The exact vectors are unspecified, but the heap overflow can be triggered when the Flash Player processes the malicious content [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the affected process. This could lead to full system compromise, including data theft, installation of malware, or denial of service [2].
Mitigation
Adobe released fixed versions in July 2015: Flash Player 13.0.0.302, 18.0.0.203 (Windows/OS X), 11.2.202.481 (Linux), and AIR 18.0.0.180. Red Hat and Gentoo advisories recommend immediate upgrade [1][2]. No workaround is available.
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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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 20 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <13.0.0.302 (Windows/OS X), <18.0.0.203 (18.x), <11.2.202.481 (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
< 11.2.202.481-93.1+ 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/75592nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1032810nvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201507-13nvd
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