Vulnerability identifier: #VU5471

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-2015-3126

CWE-ID: CWE-476

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe Flash Player for Linux
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe AIR
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. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and cause the application to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203

Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302

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External links
http://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.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.