Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-8429 is a use-after-free flaw in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that could let an attacker run code on affected systems. It matters mainly where legacy Flash or AIR versions remain installed. The source bundle names fixed versions but does not identify the attack vector beyond “unspecified vectors.” Exposure is likely limited to systems still running affected Adobe Flash Player or AIR versions: Flash Player before 18.0.0.268, 20.0.0.228, or 11.2.202.554 depending on platform, and AIR family products before 20.0.0.204. Treat this as high priority if any affected Flash or AIR runtime remains in the environment. The business risk is code execution through obsolete client-side technology. If no installations exist, residual risk is low, but inventory evidence should support that conclusion. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints and software images for Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR installations.; Upgrade affected Flash Player and AIR products to the fixed versions named by Adobe/CVE.; Remove Flash Player or AIR where there is no current business requirement..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 39052CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05385680CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-32.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05390722CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201601-03CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05356388CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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