Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old but serious Adobe Flash/AIR code execution flaw. If vulnerable software processes malicious content, an attacker could run code with the user’s privileges. CISA KEV status means known exploitation is documented, so any remaining legacy Flash or AIR footprint deserves urgent removal or vendor-supported updating. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints, packaged applications, browsers, kiosks, or vendor images still carrying Flash Player, AIR, AIR SDK, or AIR SDK & Compiler versions below the fixed releases named in the CVE description. Treat as urgent legacy-risk cleanup. The vulnerability is high impact, known exploited, and tied to software that often persists outside normal patch workflows. The main business task is finding and eliminating residual Flash/AIR exposure, not studying exploit details. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, AIR SDK, and AIR SDK & Compiler.; Update to the fixed versions named by Adobe and operating-system vendors where still applicable.; Remove legacy Flash or AIR components where business use is no longer justified..
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- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 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/apsb16-01.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
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-8651CVE reference · government-resource
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Integer Overflow or Wraparound
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