Use-After-Free Vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR Products
CVE-2015-8048

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Air Sdk
Air Sdk \& Compiler
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 December 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 49%

What is CVE-2015-8048?

A use-after-free vulnerability was discovered in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR products that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The flaw arises from improper handling of memory, potentially leading to unpredictable behavior and exploitation via specially crafted vectors. Users are advised to update their software to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2015-8048 - Proof of Concept

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015...
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/ap...
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39649/
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EPSS Score

49% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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