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CVE-2015-5117: Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.20...

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.302 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.203 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.481 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.180, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.180, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.180 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3118, CVE-2015-3124, CVE-2015-3127, CVE-2015-3128, CVE-2015-3129, CVE-2015-3131, CVE-2015-3132, CVE-2015-3136, CVE-2015-3137, CVE-2015-4428, and CVE-2015-4430.

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CVE-2015-5117 is a memory-safety flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that could let an attacker run code on a vulnerable system. The provided sources identify fixed versions, but do not establish active exploitation or provide CVSS scoring. Business urgency is highest where legacy Flash or AIR remains installed. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments still running Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, or bundled AIR SDK components below the fixed versions. Modern systems that fully removed Flash and AIR are unlikely to be exposed. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Flash or AIR remains in production, kiosks, training systems, or unmanaged desktops. If inventory confirms complete removal, residual urgency is low but should be documented. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player and Adobe AIR components to the fixed versions identified in the advisory.; Remove or disable Flash Player and AIR where business use is no longer required.; Apply relevant Linux distribution security updates from Red Hat, SUSE, or Gentoo..

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