Remote code execution in Adobe Flash Player

1) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU5505

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5119

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

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 files. 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 of the vulnerability 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 AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.468 - 11.2.202.481

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.296 - 13.0.0.302

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.161

CPE2.3

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.

2) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU5504

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4430

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

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 files. 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 of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302

CPE2.3

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

3) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU5503

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-4428

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

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 files. 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 of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481

CPE2.3

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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) Use-after-free error

EUVDB-ID: #VU5502

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 7.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3137

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: Yes

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 files. 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 of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302

CPE2.3

External links

http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.

Risk	Critical
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	4
CVE-ID	CVE-2015-5119 CVE-2015-4430 CVE-2015-4428 CVE-2015-3137
CWE-ID	CWE-119
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #4 is available.
Vulnerable software	Adobe AIR Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player for Linux Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Vendor	Adobe