CVE-2015-8442 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability in the MovieClip object implementation of Adobe Flash Player, AIR, and related SDKs across Windows, OS X, and Linux. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the filters property. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), it poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While there is no known active exploitation or public exploit code, the vulnerability has garnered some community discussion and media coverage, indicating awareness within the cybersecurity landscape.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 18.0.0.261CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.0.0.185CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:19.0.0.185:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.0.0.207CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:19.0.0.207:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.0.0.226CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:19.0.0.226:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
19.0.0.245CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:19.0.0.245:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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