CVE-2015-5580
Description
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.190, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.190 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-5575, CVE-2015-5577, CVE-2015-5578, CVE-2015-5582, CVE-2015-5588, and CVE-2015-6677.
AI Insight
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Adobe Flash Player, AIR, and SDK versions prior to specified patches allow remote code execution or denial of service via memory corruption.
Vulnerability
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.241 and 19.x before 19.0.0.185 on Windows and OS X, before 11.2.202.521 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.190, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.190, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.190 contain a memory corruption vulnerability (CVE-2015-5580). This flaw can be triggered via unspecified vectors, likely involving crafted SWF content [1][2].
Exploitation
An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by convincing a user to open a specially crafted Flash file or visit a malicious web page containing the crafted content. No additional authentication or privileges beyond normal user access are required. The attack vector is remote, and user interaction (such as clicking a link or opening a file) is necessary for successful exploitation [2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially gaining full control of the user's machine. Alternatively, the attacker could cause a denial of service due to memory corruption. The impact is high, as it can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability [1][2].
Mitigation
Adobe released patched versions: Flash Player 18.0.0.241 and 19.0.0.185 for Windows/OS X, 11.2.202.521 for Linux, and AIR 19.0.0.190. Users should update to these versions immediately. Red Hat and Gentoo have also issued advisories recommending the update [1][2]. No workarounds are available; updating is the only mitigation.
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Affected products
36cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=18.0.0.199
- (no CPE)range: <19.0.0.190
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=18.0.0.199
- (no CPE)range: <19.0.0.190
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air_sdk_\&_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Range: <=18.0.0.180
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 25 more
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=11.2.202.508
- 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:17.0.0.191:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.160:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.194:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.203:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:18.0.0.232:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <18.0.0.241 (Windows/OS X), <19.0.0.185, <11.2.202.521 (Linux)
- osv-coords4 versionspkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2011%20SP3pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2011%20SP4pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Desktop%2012pkg:rpm/suse/flash-player&distro=SUSE%20Linux%20Enterprise%20Workstation%20Extension%2012
< 11.2.202.521-0.17.1+ 3 more
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.521-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.521-0.17.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.521-102.1
- (no CPE)range: < 11.2.202.521-102.1
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
13- helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-23.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00022.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00023.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00024.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00018.htmlnvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1814.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/76799nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1033629nvd
- h20564.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplaynvd
- h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplaynvd
- h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplaynvd
- h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplaynvd
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/201509-07nvd
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