Two remote code execution vulnerabilities in Adobe Flash Player
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2015-7648 CVE-2015-7647 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-843 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit |
Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. Public exploit code for vulnerability #2 is available. |
| 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 |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Type confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU5414
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7648
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confusion 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.
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.540
Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.234 - 19.0.0.226
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-27.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.
2) Type confusion
EUVDB-ID: #VU5413
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-7647
CWE-ID:
CWE-843 - Type confusion
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to type confusion 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.
Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.540
Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.234 - 19.0.0.226
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 18.0.0.268
External linkshttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-27.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.
