Vulnerability identifier: #VU5409

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3044

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to insufficient access control. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass security restrictions and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

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.