Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-7659 is a memory-safety flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR components. Vulnerable versions could let an attacker run code through a type confusion issue in the NetConnection implementation. The source bundle does not show active exploitation, but arbitrary code execution in browser/runtime components is business-significant. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running the affected Flash Player or Adobe AIR versions, including developer systems with vulnerable AIR SDK components. Public-facing exposure depends on where those runtimes are installed and reachable through user workflows. Prioritize remediation where Flash or AIR remains installed on user workstations, shared systems, or build environments. The issue enables code execution, but current urgency depends on whether these legacy components still exist in the estate. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player to fixed versions named by Adobe for each platform.; Upgrade Adobe AIR, AIR SDK, and AIR SDK & Compiler to 19.0.0.241 or later.; Apply relevant OS vendor packages from Red Hat, openSUSE, or Gentoo where applicable..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-28.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201511-02CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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