Arbitrary Code Execution and Memory Corruption in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR
CVE-2015-8636

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Adobe
Status
Air
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 December 2015

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 39%

What is CVE-2015-8636?

This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR, present in multiple versions, allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or disrupt service through memory corruption. Exploiting this flaw could lead to unauthorized control over affected systems, putting sensitive data at risk. It is critical for users to update their Adobe products to mitigate potential security threats associated with this vulnerability.

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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-2015-8636 - Proof of Concept

References

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015...
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_SUSE
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034544
vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-2697.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

EPSS Score

39% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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