CVE-2015-5560
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution flaws (APSB15-19)
Published Aug 12, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2015-5560
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-5560 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 Nov 2, 2015. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Air 18.0.0.180, Air Sdk 18.0.0.180, Air Sdk \& Compiler 18.0.0.180.
- 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)
66%
Higher than 99.2% 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
Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.508 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.199, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.199 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 2, 2015 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
30 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| AirAdobe | See advisory | 18.0.0.180 |
| Air SdkAdobe | See advisory | 18.0.0.180 |
| Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobe | See advisory | 18.0.0.180 |
| Flash PlayerAdobe | See advisory | 11.2.202.491 |
| flashplugin-nonfreeubuntu | See advisory | 11.2.202.508ubuntu0.14.04.1 |
Patched Releases
Air
18.0.0.180
Air Sdk
18.0.0.180
Air Sdk \& Compiler
18.0.0.180
Flash Player
11.2.202.491, 11.2.202.508-0.14.1, 11.2.202.508-132.1, 11.2.202.508-2.67.1, 11.2.202.508-99.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.508-0.14.1, 11.2.202.508-132.1, 11.2.202.508-2.67.1, 11.2.202.508-99.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.508-0.14.1, 11.2.202.508-132.1, 11.2.202.508-2.67.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.508-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.508-1.el6_7
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.508ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Aug 12, 2015
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 2, 2015
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-189
References
- advisoryRHSA-2015:1603
- advisoryhttps://bugzilla.suse.com/941239
- advisoryhttps://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-5560
- advisoryhttps://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2015-5560
- advisoryhttps://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2015/suse-su-20151373-1/
FAQ
Common Questions.
Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.232 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.508 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 18.0.0.199, Adobe AIR SDK before 18.0.0.199, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 18.0.0.199 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
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 Nov 2, 2015.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Air 18.0.0.180, Air Sdk 18.0.0.180, Air Sdk \& Compiler 18.0.0.180.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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