Vulnerability identifier: #VU5476

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3116

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Adobe AIR
Client/Desktop applications / Multimedia software
Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release
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 vulnerabiity allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper access control. A remote attacker can bypass the same-origin-policy and gain access to important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability results in information disclosure on the vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Adobe AIR: 18.0.0.144 - 18.0.0.180

Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release: 13.0.0.260 - 13.0.0.302

Adobe Flash Player: 18.0.0 - 18.0.0.203

Adobe Flash Player for Linux: 11.2.202.238 - 11.2.202.481

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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.