How severe is CVE-2015-0306?

CVE-2015-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0306 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0306?

CVE-2015-0306 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0306?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-0306 published?

CVE-2015-0306 was published on 2015-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0306

CVE-2015-0306 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2015-01-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 16.0.0.272 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 16.0.0.272, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 16.0.0.272 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0303.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0306?: Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.260 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.257 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.429 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 16.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 16.0.0.272 on Android, Adobe AIR SDK before 16.0.0.272, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 16.0.0.272 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0303.
How severe is CVE-2015-0306?: CVE-2015-0306 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0306 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0306?: CVE-2015-0306 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0306?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-0306 published?: CVE-2015-0306 was published on 2015-01-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.125:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.145:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.176:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:14.0.0.179:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.144:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.167:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.189:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.223:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.238:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.239:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.246:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.234:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air_sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air_sdk_and_compiler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_air:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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