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CVE-2015-3090

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB15-09

Published May 12, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2015-3090

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2015-3090 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Air (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe) and 5 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jul 30, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Air 17.0.0.144, Air Sdk 17.0.0.144, Air Sdk \& Compiler 17.0.0.144.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

10.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

83%

Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.289 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.188 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.460 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 17.0.0.172, Adobe AIR SDK before 17.0.0.172, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 17.0.0.172 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-3078, CVE-2015-3089, and CVE-2015-3093.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
Industry KEV feedJul 30, 2015n/aNot reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

38 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
AirAdobeSee advisory17.0.0.144
Air SdkAdobeSee advisory17.0.0.144
Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobeSee advisory17.0.0.144
Flash PlayerAdobe14.0.0.125, 14.0.0.145, 14.0.0.176, 14.0.0.179, 15.0.0.152, 15.0.0.167, 15.0.0.189, 15.0.0.22313.0.0.264
flashplugin-nonfreeubuntuSee advisory11.2.202.460ubuntu0.14.04.1
3 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Air

17.0.0.144

Air Sdk

17.0.0.144

Air Sdk \& Compiler

17.0.0.144

Flash Player

13.0.0.264, 11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.460-161.1, 11.2.202.460-2.51.1, 11.2.202.460-83.1

flash-player-gnome

11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.460-161.1, 11.2.202.460-2.51.1, 11.2.202.460-83.1

flash-player-kde4

11.2.202.418-0.3.1, 11.2.202.460-161.1, 11.2.202.460-2.51.1

flash-plugin

0:11.2.202.460-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.460-1.el6_6

flashplugin-nonfree

11.2.202.460ubuntu0.14.04.1

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    May 12, 2015

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Jul 30, 2015

  3. Last updated

    Feb 4, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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