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Adobe Flash Player crafted SWF remote code execution

IdentifiersCVE-2015-7645CWE-119

CVE-2015-7645 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player affecting 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X, and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux. According to the provided content, the flaw can be triggered by a crafted SWF file and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. The specific vulnerable function or root-cause class is not provided in the supplied material. The vulnerability was exploited in the wild in October 2015, including by the Sednit/APT28 threat actor via its Sedkit exploit kit.

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Impact

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Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution in the context of the Adobe Flash Player process when a target renders a malicious SWF. In practical terms, this enables compromise of the affected endpoint and delivery of follow-on malware. The supplied context specifically associates this vulnerability with in-the-wild exploitation by Sednit/APT28 during targeted intrusion activity.

Mitigation

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If immediate patching is not possible, reduce exposure by disabling or uninstalling Adobe Flash Player, blocking execution of SWF content, restricting Flash in browsers and document-rendering workflows, and limiting access to untrusted web content and attachments that may deliver malicious SWF files. Network and email controls that block exploit delivery, plus application allowlisting and endpoint exploit mitigations, can further reduce risk.

Remediation

Patch, then assume compromise.

Upgrade Adobe Flash Player to a version newer than 18.0.0.252 and 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X, and newer than 11.2.202.535 on Linux, as applicable. More broadly, remove or disable Adobe Flash Player where it is no longer required, since Flash is end-of-life and should not remain deployed in supported environments.
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Exploits

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Affected products & vendors

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VendorProductType
AdobeFlash Playerapplication
OpensuseEvergreenoperating_system
OpensuseOpensuseoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Desktopoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Eusoperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Serveroperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Server From Rhuioperating_system
Red HatEnterprise Linux Workstationoperating_system
SuseLinux Enterprise Desktopoperating_system
SuseLinux Enterprise Workstation Extensionoperating_system

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