Security Advisory for Adobe Flash Player
Release date: October 14, 2015
Vulnerability identifier: APSA15-05
CVE number: CVE-2015-7645
Platforms: Windows, Macintosh and Linux
Summary
A critical vulnerability (CVE-2015-7645) has been identified in Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.207 and earlier versions for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Successful exploitation could cause a crash and potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Adobe is aware of a report that an exploit for this vulnerability is being used in limited, targeted attacks. Adobe expects to make an update available during the week of October 19.
Affected software versions
- Adobe Flash Player 19.0.0.207 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh
- Adobe Flash Player Extended Support Release version 18.0.0.252 and earlier 18.x versions
- Adobe Flash Player 11.2.202.535 and earlier 11.x versions for Linux
To verify the version of Adobe Flash Player installed on your system, access the
About Flash Player page, or right-click on content running in Flash Player and select "About Adobe (or Macromedia) Flash Player" from the menu. If you use multiple browsers, perform the check for each browser you have installed on your system.
Severity ratings
Adobe categorizes this as a
critical vulnerability.
Acknowledgments
Adobe would like to thank Peter Pi of Trend Micro for reporting CVE-2015-7645 and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.
