CVE-2015-0313
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: use-after-free leading to code execution (APSB15-04)
Published Feb 2, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as SUSE-SU-2015:0236-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-0313
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-0313 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Edge (Microsoft), Internet Explorer (Microsoft) and 7 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Jan 14, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 11.2.202.442, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, Flash Player 11.2.202.442-147.1.
- 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)
95%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in February 2015, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0315, CVE-2015-0320, and CVE-2015-0322.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Apr 13, 2022 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Jan 14, 2015 | May 4, 2022 | Not reported |
| 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
26 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.442 |
| EdgeMicrosoft | See advisory | n/a |
| Internet ExplorerMicrosoft | 10, 11 | n/a |
| EvergreenOpensuse | 11.4 | n/a |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 13.1, 13.2 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
11.2.202.442, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.442-147.1, 11.2.202.442-2.33.1, 11.2.202.442-67.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.442-147.1, 11.2.202.442-2.33.1, 11.2.202.442-67.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.442-147.1, 11.2.202.442-2.33.1
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.442ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jan 14, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Feb 2, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Apr 13, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Apr 13, 2022
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-416 Use After Free
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:0236
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2015:0237
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2015:0238
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:0239
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/915918
FAQ
Common Questions.
Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, as exploited in the wild in February 2015, a different vulnerability than CVE-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 14, 2015.
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 11.2.202.442, Flash Player 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, Flash Player 11.2.202.442-147.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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