Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-5124 is a memory corruption flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR. If a vulnerable runtime processes attacker-controlled content, the result could be arbitrary code execution or denial of service. The source bundle names fixed versions, but does not provide CVSS, CWE, or exploit detail. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, browsers, kiosks, or packaged applications still running affected Adobe Flash Player or AIR versions. Build systems with AIR SDK or SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.180 may also be exposed. Modern environments without Flash or AIR should have limited exposure. Prioritize remediation where Flash or AIR remains in production. The vulnerability can enable code execution, but the immediate business urgency depends on whether legacy Adobe runtimes still exist in the estate. Absence of KEV evidence reduces, but does not remove, concern. Mitigation focus: Update Flash Player to the fixed version for the platform or later.; Update Adobe AIR, AIR SDK, and AIR SDK & Compiler to 18.0.0.180 or later.; Remove or disable Flash Player and AIR where no business dependency remains..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201508-01CVE 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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