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CVE-2015-8651

HighExploitedPublic exploit

flash-plugin: multiple code execution issues fixed in APSB16-01

Published Dec 28, 2015 · Updated Feb 4, 2026 · Also known as UBUNTU-CVE-2015-8651

Key Facts

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  • CVE-2015-8651 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Air (Adobe), Air Sdk (Adobe), Air Sdk \& Compiler (Adobe) and 18 more products.
  • It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 28, 2015 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Air 20.0.0.233, Air Sdk 20.0.0.233, Air Sdk \& Compiler 20.0.0.233.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

68%

Higher than 99.3% 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

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.324 and 19.x and 20.x before 20.0.0.267 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.559 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 20.0.0.233, Adobe AIR SDK before 20.0.0.233, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 20.0.0.233 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

CatalogAddedRemediation dueRansomware use
CISA KEVMay 25, 2022Jun 15, 2022Not reported
Industry KEV feedDec 28, 2015Jun 15, 2022Known
CIRCL KEVMay 25, 2022Jun 15, 2022Not reported
ENISA EUVDMay 25, 2022n/aNot reported

Required action: The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Affected Products

54 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
AirAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Air SdkAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Air Sdk \& CompilerAdobeSee advisory20.0.0.233
Flash PlayerAdobeSee advisory11.2.202.559
Insight ControlHpSee advisory7.6
16 more affected products in the full CVE brief

Patched Releases

Air

20.0.0.233

Air Sdk

20.0.0.233

Air Sdk \& Compiler

20.0.0.233

Flash Player

11.2.202.559, 11.2.202.559-0.32.1, 11.2.202.559-117.1, 11.2.202.559-179.1, 11.2.202.559-2.85.1

flash-player-gnome

11.2.202.559-0.32.1, 11.2.202.559-117.1, 11.2.202.559-179.1, 11.2.202.559-2.85.1

flash-player-kde4

11.2.202.559-0.32.1, 11.2.202.559-179.1, 11.2.202.559-2.85.1

flash-plugin

0:11.2.202.559-1.el5, 0:11.2.202.559-1.el6_7

flashplugin-nonfree

11.2.202.559ubuntu0.14.04.1

Insight Control

7.6

Insight Control Server Provisioning

7.6

System Management Homepage

7.6

Systems Insight Manager

7.6

Version Control Repository Manager

7.6

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Dec 28, 2015

  2. Added to Industry KEV feed

    Dec 28, 2015

  3. Added to CISA KEV

    May 25, 2022

  4. Added to CIRCL KEV

    May 25, 2022

  5. Added to ENISA EUVD

    May 25, 2022

  6. Last updated

    Feb 4, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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