PT-2015-2651
CVE-2015-8042
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Published
2015-11-10
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Updated
2017-07-01
Description by
CVSS 2.0
9.3
HighMetricsAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Adobe Integrated Runtime and Flash Player (affected versions not specified)
Description
The issue is related to the use of memory after it has been freed, which can be exploited by a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by calling the LoadSound function. This is a use-after-free vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution.
Recommendations
For Adobe Integrated Runtime and Flash Player, consider disabling the LoadSound function as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Restrict access to the sound loading functionality to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
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