CVE-2015-7645
Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
This vulnerability is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: attackers are using it. If you run Flash Player, fix it now.
CISA required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
US federal civilian agencies must remediate by Mar 24, 2022.
Patch status
Official fix available since
Apply the vendor's update to every affected system. Check the fixed-in versions below where known.
Basis: NVD patch reference
Description
Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database. Official vulnerability data, reproduced as published.
Affected products
| Product | Vendor | Affected versions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Player | Adobe | >= 18.0.0.160, <= 18.0.0.252; 19.0.0.185; 19.0.0.207; <= 11.2.202.535 | KEV |
Sources: KEV = CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Intelligence timeline
Developments from the last 30 days, newest first.
- CVSS scoredUpdateKEV
CVE-2015-7645 scored CVSS 7.8: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
CISA lists this as exploited in the wild and known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Unpatched Flash Player systems are exposed to active attacks now.
Basis: NIST National Vulnerability Database
- Patch releasedUpdateKEV
Patch released for CVE-2015-7645: Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
An official fix is now available for Adobe Flash Player. This vulnerability is being exploited, so apply it promptly.
Basis: NVD patch reference
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