PT-2015-2919 · Adobe+3 · Integrated Runtime+4
Published
2015-12-08
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Updated
2023-05-08
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CVE-2015-8437
CVSS v2.0
9.3
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Flash Player (affected versions not specified)
Adobe Integrated Runtime (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to a use-after-free vulnerability in the implementation of the Selection object in Flash Player and Adobe Integrated Runtime. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker using a specially crafted setFocus call, potentially allowing the execution of arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For Adobe Flash Player, consider disabling the
setFocus() function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available.
For Adobe Integrated Runtime, restrict access to the Selection object to minimize the risk of exploitation.
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.Use After Free
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Alt Linux
Flash Player
Integrated Runtime
Red Hat
Suse