CVE-2015-7645
HighExploitedPublic exploitflash-plugin: multiple code execution issue fixed in APSB15-27
Published Oct 14, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as SUSE-SU-2015:1770-1, SUSE-SU-2015:1771-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-7645
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2015-7645 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Flash Player (Adobe), Evergreen (Opensuse), Opensuse and 11 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Oct 13, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 18.0.0.252, Flash Player 11.2.202.540-0.23.1, Flash Player 11.2.202.540-108.1.
- 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)
65%
Higher than 99.2% 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
Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| Industry KEV feed | Oct 13, 2015 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 3, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | Known |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 3, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Affected Products
42 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Flash PlayerAdobe | 19.0.0.185, 19.0.0.207 | 18.0.0.252 |
| EvergreenOpensuse | 11.4 | n/a |
| OpensuseOpensuse | 13.1, 13.2 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux DesktopRedhat | 5.0, 6.0 | n/a |
| Enterprise Linux EusRedhat | 6.7 | n/a |
Patched Releases
Flash Player
18.0.0.252, 11.2.202.540-0.23.1, 11.2.202.540-108.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1, 11.2.202.540-2.76.1
flash-player-gnome
11.2.202.540-0.23.1, 11.2.202.540-108.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1, 11.2.202.540-2.76.1
flash-player-kde4
11.2.202.540-0.23.1, 11.2.202.540-176.1, 11.2.202.540-2.76.1
flash-plugin
0:11.2.202.540-1.el6_7, 0:11.2.202.548-1.el5
flashplugin-nonfree
11.2.202.535ubuntu0.14.04.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Oct 13, 2015
Publicly disclosed
Oct 14, 2015
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 3, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Feb 4, 2026
References
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2015:1768
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:1770
- advisorySUSE-SU-2015:1771
- advisoryopenSUSE-SU-2015:1781
- advisoryhttp://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134009/Adobe-Flash-IExternalizable.writeExternal-Type-Confusion.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
Adobe Flash Player 18.x through 18.0.0.252 and 19.x through 19.0.0.207 on Windows and OS X and 11.x through 11.2.202.535 on Linux allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file, as exploited in the wild in October 2015.
Affected: Flash Player (Adobe) versions 19.0.0.185, 19.0.0.207; Evergreen (Opensuse) versions 11.4; Opensuse versions 13.1, 13.2, 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 Oct 13, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 3, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 24, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Flash Player 18.0.0.252, Flash Player 11.2.202.540-0.23.1, Flash Player 11.2.202.540-108.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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