How severe is CVE-2015-0312?

CVE-2015-0312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2015-0312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-0312?

CVE-2015-0312 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0312?

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-2015-0312 published?

CVE-2015-0312 was published on 2015-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-0312

CVE-2015-0312 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-415.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-415
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2015-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Double free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.264 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.296 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.440 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-0312?: Double free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.264 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.296 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.440 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-0312?: CVE-2015-0312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-0312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-0312?: CVE-2015-0312 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0312?: 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-2015-0312 published?: CVE-2015-0312 was published on 2015-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:*:chrome:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:*:*:*:*:extended_support:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player_desktop_runtime:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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