#VU5443 Security bypass in Adobe products - CVE-2015-0310

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5443

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [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:A/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0310

CWE-ID: CWE-401

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
Client/Desktop applications / Plugins for browsers, ActiveX components

Vendor: Adobe

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to circumvent memory address randomization on the target system.

The weakness exists due to memory leak error. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, trigger memory corruption, bypass memory address randomization on the Windows platform and obtain sensitive information.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player: 13.0.0.182 - 16.0.0.287

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.429 - 11.2.202.438

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.262

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-02.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?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.