Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution
CVE-2015-0311 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Flash Player from Adobe, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. The record lists version 16.0.0.287 as the first without the flaw, so updating Flash Player to that release or later removes the exposure. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on April 13, 2022, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.
Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.
What to do
- Update Flash Player to 16.0.0.287 or a later version.
- CISA's required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
- Read the advisory on helpx.adobe.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adobe | Flash Player | 11.2.202.438 and earlier; 13.0.0.262 and earlier; 14.0.0.125 up to, but not including, 16.0.0.287 | 16.0.0.287 |
| SUSE | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11; 12 | Not stated |
| SUSE | Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension | 12 | Not stated |
| Microsoft | Internet Explorer | 10; 11 | Not stated |
| Microsoft | Edge | Not specified in the record | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 | High | CISA (ADP) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 10.0 | High | NVD |
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player through 13.0.0.262 and 14.x, 15.x, and 16.x through 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and through 11.2.202.438 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
- Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: no, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Advisories
Third-party and government advisories
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-01/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- malware.dontneedcoffee.com/2015/01/unpatched-vulnerability-0day-in-flash.htmlThird Party Advisory
- security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xmlThird Party Advisory
- cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-0311US Government Resource
Other references
- github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/196Issue Tracking
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- 8.8 High severity
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- 8.8 High severity
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