Two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
| Risk | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2015-5123 CVE-2015-5122 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Vulnerability #1 is being exploited in the wild. Vulnerability #2 is being exploited in the wild. |
| Vulnerable software |
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player for Linux Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software Adobe Flash Player Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components |
| Vendor | Adobe |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) “Use-after-free” error
EUVDB-ID: #VU5469
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5123
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the ActionScript 3 BitmapData class. 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.302 - 13.0.0.309
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.481 - 11.2.202.491
Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0.203 - 18.0.0.209
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_extended_support_release:13.0.0.302:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_extended_support_release:13.0.0.309:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_for_linux:11.2.202.481:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_for_linux:11.2.202.491:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player:18.0.0.203:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player:18.0.0.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-18.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: #VU5468
Risk: Critical
CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5122
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the ActionScript 3 opaqueBackground class. 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.
Install update from vendor's website.
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.302 - 13.0.0.309
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.481 - 11.2.202.491
Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0.203 - 18.0.0.209
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_extended_support_release:13.0.0.302:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_extended_support_release:13.0.0.309:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_for_linux:11.2.202.481:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player_for_linux:11.2.202.491:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player:18.0.0.203:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_flash_player:18.0.0.209:*:*:*:*:*:*:
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-18.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.
