CVE-2015-0311
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple critical vulnerabilities (APSA15-01)(APSB15-03)
Published Jan 26, 2015 · Updated Nov 19, 2025 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2015-0311
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-0311 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Edge (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft) and 6 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 20, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.438, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
7.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
86%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player through 13.0.0.262 and 14.x, 15.x, and 16.x through 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and through 11.2.202.438 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 20, 2015 | May 4, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Apr 13, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
13 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.438 |
| EdgeMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise DesktopSuse | 11-sp3, 12 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise Workstation ExtensionSuse | 12 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.2.202.438, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.440-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.440-1.el6
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.429ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 20, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Jan 26, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 13, 2022
Last updated
Nov 19, 2025
References
- advisoryhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsa15-01.html
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:0151
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:0163
- advisoryhttp://malware.dontneedcoffee.com/2015/01/unpatched-vulnerability-0day-in-flash.html
- advisoryRHSA-2015:0094
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player through 13.0.0.262 and 14.x, 15.x, and 16.x through 16.0.0.287 on Windows and OS X and through 11.2.202.438 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, as exploited in the wild in January 2015.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe); Edge (Microsoft); Internet Explorer (Microsoft) versions 10, 11, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 20, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Apr 13, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of May 4, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.438, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, flash-player-gnome 11.2.202.418-0.3.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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