Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.540/19.0.0.213/19.0.0.226 Opcode actionInstanceOf use after free

| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4 | $0-$5k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.540/19.0.0.213/19.0.0.226. The affected element is the function actionInstanceOf of the component Opcode Handler. This manipulation causes use after free.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-7658. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe Flash Player up to 11.2.202.540/19.0.0.213/19.0.0.226 (Multimedia Player Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function actionInstanceOf of the component Opcode 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 shared 11/10/2015 by Natalie Silvanovich with Zero Day Initiative as APSB15-28 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at helpx.adobe.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-7658 since 10/01/2015. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86850 (Adobe AIR <= 19.0.0.213 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-28)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 168229 (OpenSuSE Security Update for flash-player (openSUSE-SU-2015:1984-1)).
Upgrading to version 11.2.202.548, 19.0.0.241 or 19.0.0.245 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at adobe.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 20989.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (107932), Tenable (86850), SecurityFocus (BID 77533†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54340†). Additional details are provided at technet.microsoft.com. The entries VDB-69208, VDB-76351, VDB-76966 and VDB-76967 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
Support
Website
- Vendor: https://www.adobe.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB Vector: 🔍VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
VulDB Vector: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
CVSSv2
| AV | AC | Au | C | I | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 | 💳 |
| Vector | Complexity | Authentication | Confidentiality | Integrity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
| Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
VulDB Base Score: 🔍
VulDB Temp Score: 🔍
VulDB Reliability: 🔍
NVD Base Score: 🔍
Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
CAPEC: 🔍
ATT&CK: 🔍
Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven
EPSS Score: 🔍
EPSS Percentile: 🔍
Price Prediction: 🔍
Current Price Estimation: 🔍
| 0-Day | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock | Unlock |
Nessus ID: 86850
Nessus Name: Adobe AIR <= 19.0.0.213 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APSB15-28)
Nessus File: 🔍
Nessus Risk: 🔍
Nessus Family: 🔍
Nessus Context: 🔍
OpenVAS ID: 803454
OpenVAS Name: Adobe Air Multiple Vulnerabilities Nov15 (Windows)
OpenVAS File: 🔍
OpenVAS Family: 🔍
Qualys ID: 🔍
Qualys Name: 🔍
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
Active APT Groups: 🔍
Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
Reaction Time: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Exposure Time: 🔍
Upgrade: Flash Player 11.2.202.548/19.0.0.241/19.0.0.245
TippingPoint: 🔍
Timeline
10/01/2015 🔍11/10/2015 🔍
11/10/2015 🔍
11/10/2015 🔍
11/10/2015 🔍
11/11/2015 🔍
11/11/2015 🔍
11/11/2015 🔍
11/11/2015 🔍
06/26/2022 🔍
Sources
Vendor: adobe.comAdvisory: APSB15-28
Researcher: Natalie Silvanovich
Organization: Zero Day Initiative
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2015-7658 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-7658
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79129
OVAL: 🔍
X-Force: 107932 - Adobe Flash Player actionInstanceOf opcode code execution
SecurityFocus: 77533 - Adobe Flash Player and AIR APSB15-28 Multiple Use After Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1034111
Vulnerability Center: 54340 - [APSB15-28] Adobe Flash Player, AIR, AIR SDK and AIR SDK and Compiler Remote Code Execution Vulnerability - CVE-2015-7658, Critical
Misc.: 🔍
See also: 🔍
Entry
Created: 11/11/2015 09:58Updated: 06/26/2022 14:55
Changes: 11/11/2015 09:58 (73), 04/11/2018 11:38 (14), 06/26/2022 14:55 (4)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
No comments yet. Languages: en.
Please log in to comment.