Vulnerability identifier: #VU5405

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

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 / Multimedia software
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: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.616

Adobe Flash Player: 11.5.502.146 - 17.0.0.169

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External links
http://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.