CVE-2015-3105
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB15-11
Published Jun 9, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2015-3105
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-3105 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Air (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe) and 6 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 16, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air 17.0.0.172, Air Sdk 17.0.0.172, Air Sdk \& Compiler 17.0.0.172.
- 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)
90%
Higher than 99.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.292 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.160 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.466 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.144 on Windows and before 18.0.0.143 on OS X and Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.144 on Windows and before 18.0.0.143 on OS X, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.144 on Windows and before 18.0.0.143 on OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 16, 2015 | n/a | Known |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
37 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AirAdobe | See advisory | 17.0.0.172 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 17.0.0.172 |
| Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobe | See advisory | 17.0.0.172 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | 14.0.0.125, 14.0.0.145, 14.0.0.176, 14.0.0.179, 15.0.0.152, 15.0.0.167, 15.0.0.189, 15.0.0.223 | 11.2.202.460 |
| AndroidGoogle | See advisory | n/a |
Patched Releases
Air
17.0.0.172
Air Sdk
17.0.0.172
Air Sdk \& Compiler
17.0.0.172
Flash Player
11.2.202.460, 11.2.202.466-164.1, 11.2.202.466-2.55.1, 11.2.202.466-86.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.466-164.1, 11.2.202.466-2.55.1, 11.2.202.466-86.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.466-164.1, 11.2.202.466-2.55.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.466-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.466-1.el6_6
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.466ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 9, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 16, 2015
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisoryRHSA-2015:1086
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/934088
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-3105
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-3105
- advisoryhttps://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2015/suse-su-20151043-1/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.292 and 14.x through 18.x before 18.0.0.160 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.466 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.144 on Windows and before 18.0.0.143 on OS X and Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.144 on Windows and before 18.0.0.143 on OS X, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler bef…
Affected: Air (Adobe); Air Sdk (Adobe); Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 16, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air 17.0.0.172, Air Sdk 17.0.0.172, Air Sdk \& Compiler 17.0.0.172.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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