CVE-2015-8822 is a critical use-after-free vulnerability affecting Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR across Windows, OS X, and Linux platforms. This flaw allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system by enticing a user to open specially crafted MPEG-4 data. With a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been identified, the high severity warrants prompt patching.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 11.2.202.548CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 19.0.0.245CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 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:*:*:*:*:*:internet_explorer:*:* | ||
<= 19.0.0.245CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:* |
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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