CVE-2015-8823 describes a use-after-free vulnerability within the TextField object implementation of Adobe Flash Player, Adobe AIR, and related SDKs. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected Windows, OS X, and Linux systems by manipulating crafted text properties. With a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been identified, organizations should prioritize patching to mitigate this severe risk.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 19.0.0.245CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | ||
<= 19.0.0.241CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 18.0.0.261CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:esr:*:*:* | ||
<= 19.0.0.245CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* | ||
<= 11.2.202.548CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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