CVE-2015-8453:This CVE (CVE-2015-8453) identifies a vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR that could allow attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism.

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The vulnerability is present in Adobe Flash Player versions before 18.0.0.268 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.228 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.554 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.204, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.204, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.204. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via JIT data. This vulnerability is different from CVE-2015-8409 and CVE-2015-8440.

Overview

The vulnerability allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism, which could potentially lead to unauthorized access or control over the affected system. The vulnerability was made public on December 8, 2015, and the last update was made on February 16, 2017.

Remediation

Users are advised to update their Adobe Flash Player to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability. Adobe has released patches for the affected versions. Users should also consider disabling Flash Player if it is not needed to reduce the attack surface.

References

  1. openSUSE-SU-2015:2239
  2. 78713
  3. HPE Advisory
  4. Adobe Security Bulletin
  5. ZDI-15-614
  6. SUSE-SU-2015:2236
  7. HPE Advisory
  8. SUSE-SU-2015:2247
  9. 1034318
  10. GLSA-201601-03
  11. HPE Advisory

Industry ExposureMost to least
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.

  1. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  2. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  3. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  4. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  5. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  6. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  7. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  8. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  9. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  10. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  12. Utilities
    Utilities
  13. Information
    Information
  14. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade
  15. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  16. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  17. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  18. Construction
    Construction
  19. Mining
    Mining
  20. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing

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