#VU5462 Null pointer dereference


Published: 2017-01-27 | Updated: 2017-03-10

Vulnerability identifier: #VU5462

Vulnerability risk: Low

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-0328

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
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 cause DoS conditions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to NULL pointer dereference when processing .swf content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.440 - 11.2.202.442

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.264 - 13.0.0.269

Adobe Flash Player: 16.0.0.296 - 16.0.0.305


External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html


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.


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