#VU5410 Security bypass in Adobe products - CVE-2015-3040

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5410

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3040

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 unauthorized access to the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in security bypass 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: 11.2.202.451 - 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.