Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-4431 affects older Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR software. A successful attack could crash the software or run attacker-controlled code. The bundle does not show active exploitation, but any remaining legacy Flash or AIR use should be treated as a meaningful security exposure. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows, OS X, or Linux systems still running affected Flash Player or Adobe AIR versions, including bundled browser plugins or packaged Linux builds. Prioritize confirmation that no legacy Flash or AIR remains in managed environments. If found, remediate promptly because the impact includes code execution, even though active exploitation is not evidenced in the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player to 18.0.0.203, 13.0.0.302, 11.2.202.481, or later as applicable.; Upgrade Adobe AIR, AIR SDK, and AIR SDK & Compiler to 18.0.0.180 or later.; Remove or disable Flash Player and AIR where business use is no longer required..
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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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