Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-4428 is a memory-safety flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that could let an attacker run code on a system running vulnerable versions. The sources do not provide exploit details, but arbitrary code execution in browser plug-ins and runtimes is business-significant, especially on legacy endpoints. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows, OS X, or Linux systems with old Adobe Flash Player, or systems retaining Adobe AIR tooling/runtime below the fixed versions. Modern environments without Flash or AIR should have limited direct exposure. Treat this as high priority if Flash or AIR still exists in the estate. The main risk is legacy technology enabling code execution. If inventories confirm no Flash/AIR, document that finding and keep monitoring legacy systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player and Adobe AIR components to the fixed versions named in the CVE.; Remove or disable Flash Player and AIR where no longer required.; Apply relevant vendor packages from Adobe, Red Hat, SUSE, or Gentoo guidance..
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201507-13CVE 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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