Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.264/16.0.0.296 Playlist use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.264/16.0.0.296. It has been declared as critical. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Playlist Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to use after free. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2015-0331. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

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A vulnerability was found in Adobe Flash Player 13.0.0.264/16.0.0.296 (Multimedia Player Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component Playlist Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 02/19/2015 by bilou with Zero Day Initiative as confirmed advisory (ZDI). The advisory is shared for download at zerodayinitiative.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-0331 since 12/01/2014. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 81127 (Flash Player <= 16.0.0.296 Unspecified Code Execution (APSA15-02 / APSB15-04)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123259 (Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (APSB15-04)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 17080.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (101035), Tenable (81127), SecurityFocus (BID 72698†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-48687†). Additional details are provided at technet.microsoft.com. See VDB-69041, VDB-69042, VDB-69043 and VDB-69044 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 81127
Nessus Name: Flash Player <= 16.0.0.296 Unspecified Code Execution (APSA15-02 / APSB15-04)
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OpenVAS ID: 803404
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Flash Player Multiple Vulnerabilities-01 Feb15 (Linux)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: zerodayinitiative.com
Researcher: bilou
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2015-0331 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-0331
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-69208
X-Force: 101035 - Adobe Flash Player playlist code execution
SecurityFocus: 72698 - Adobe Flash Player CVE-2015-0331 Use After Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 48687 - [APSB15-04] Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2015-0331, Critical

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Created: 02/25/2015 11:23
Updated: 11/24/2024 04:40
Changes: 02/25/2015 11:23 (70), 06/20/2017 08:44 (6), 03/10/2022 16:14 (2), 03/10/2022 16:21 (1), 11/24/2024 04:40 (16)
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