Multiple vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player

1) Null pointer dereference

Severity: Low

CVSSv3: 3.8 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0328

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Null pointer dereference

Severity: Low

CVSSv3: 3.8 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0326

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

3) Null pointer dereference

Severity: Low

CVSSv3: 3.8 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0325

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

4) Buffer overflow

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0324

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

5) Heap-based buffer overflow

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0327

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

6) Heap-based buffer overflow

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0323

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to heap-based buffer overflow when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

7) Type confusion

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0317

CWE-ID: CWE-843 - Access of Resource Using Incompatible Type ('Type Confusion')

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to type confusion error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

8) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0330

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

9) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0329

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

10) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0321

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

11) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.9 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0318

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

12) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0316

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

13) Memory corruption

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0314

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

14) Use-after-free error

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0331

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

15) “Use-after-free” error

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.9 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0320

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

16) Use-after-free error

Severity: High

CVSSv3: 8.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0315

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

17) Use-after-free error

Severity: Critical

CVSSv3: 8.9 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0313

CWE-ID: CWE-416 - Use After Free

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440, 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264, 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296, 16.0.0.305

CPE

External links

https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.

Severity	Critical
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	17
CVE ID	CVE-2015-0328 CVE-2015-0326 CVE-2015-0325 CVE-2015-0324 CVE-2015-0327 CVE-2015-0323 CVE-2015-0317 CVE-2015-0330 CVE-2015-0329 CVE-2015-0321 CVE-2015-0318 CVE-2015-0316 CVE-2015-0314 CVE-2015-0331 CVE-2015-0320 CVE-2015-0315 CVE-2015-0313
CWE ID	CWE-476 CWE-119 CWE-122 CWE-843 CWE-416
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #11 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #15 is available. Vulnerability #17 is being exploited in the wild.
Vulnerable software Subscribe	Adobe Flash Player for Linux Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor	Adobe