Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a memory safety flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR. A malicious Flash file using a crafted getBounds call could let an attacker run code on a vulnerable workstation. Business urgency depends on whether legacy Flash or AIR runtimes remain present, especially on endpoints that handle untrusted content. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or applications that still have vulnerable Adobe Flash Player or Adobe AIR components installed. The source bundle does not identify server-side exposure. Prioritize legacy desktops, managed browser plugin inventories, and systems that process SWF or AIR content. Prioritize remediation if any business systems still depend on Flash or AIR. This is arbitrary code execution in a client-side runtime, so a vulnerable endpoint could become compromised through malicious content. If no vulnerable components exist, residual business risk is low. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Flash Player and AIR components to fixed versions or later named by Adobe guidance.; Verify Adobe AIR SDK and AIR SDK & Compiler are at least 19.0.0.241.; Review Adobe APSB15-28 and Linux vendor advisories for platform-specific packages..
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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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