#VU5405 Security bypass in Adobe products - CVE-2015-0357

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5405

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0357

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass address space layout randomization on the target system.

The weakness exists due to multiple memory leaks. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption and gain  access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 13.0.0.83 - 17.0.0.172

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.451 - 11.2.202.616

Adobe Flash Player: 11.5.502.146 - 17.0.0.169

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.html

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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.