Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This CVE weakens memory randomization in old Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR on 64-bit Windows 7. By making the Flash heap address easier to predict, it could help attackers bypass protections during another attack. The bundle does not provide CVSS, active exploitation evidence, or standalone impact details.
Executive priority
Prioritize this if the organization still operates Windows 7 or legacy Flash/AIR-dependent applications. For fully modernized environments where Flash and AIR are absent, urgency is low, but asset validation is still warranted.
Technical view
Affected versions fail to properly select a random memory address for the Flash heap on 64-bit Windows 7. The CVE describes this as making unspecified attacks easier by allowing address prediction. Affected software includes Flash Player before 13.0.0.292, Flash Player 14.x-18.x before 18.0.0.160, and AIR components before 18.0.0.144.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on legacy 64-bit Windows 7 systems still running vulnerable Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, AIR SDK, or AIR SDK & Compiler versions. Organizations that removed Flash and AIR are unlikely to be exposed.
Exploitation context
The provided bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cite active exploitation. Treat this as a hardening and legacy-software risk unless local evidence shows Flash/AIR remains present on Windows 7 systems.
Researcher notes
The source bundle describes a memory randomization weakness, not a complete exploit chain. No CWE, CVSS, KEV status, or exploit confirmation is provided. Analysis should focus on version exposure and whether Flash/AIR remains reachable in legacy Windows 7 environments.
Mitigation direction
- Remove Flash Player and AIR where no longer required.
- Upgrade Flash Player to 13.0.0.292 or 18.0.0.160 as applicable.
- Upgrade Adobe AIR components to 18.0.0.144 or later.
- Check Adobe advisories for platform-specific update guidance.
- Prioritize legacy Windows 7 systems and kiosk-style deployments.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Windows 7 64-bit endpoints for Flash Player and AIR.
- Confirm installed Flash Player versions are not below fixed releases.
- Confirm AIR SDK and Compiler versions are not below 18.0.0.144.
- Review software deployment records for unmanaged legacy installations.
- Document business exceptions for systems that cannot be remediated.
Public sources used
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- Known Exploited
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-11.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201506-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-16.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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