How severe is CVE-2015-3044?

CVE-2015-3044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-3044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-3044?

CVE-2015-3044 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-3044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-3044 published?

CVE-2015-3044 was published on 2015-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-3044

CVE-2015-3044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Flash Player
Published: 2015-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-3044?: Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-3044?: CVE-2015-3044 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-3044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-3044?: CVE-2015-3044 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-3044 published?: CVE-2015-3044 was published on 2015-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (27)

cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary:5.0:client:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_supplementary_eus:6.6.z:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_supplementary:5.0:server:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation_supplementary:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:11.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_desktop:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:novell:suse_linux_enterprise_workstation_extension:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:15.0.0.152:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:15.0.0.239:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:15.0.0.246:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.235:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.257:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.287:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:16.0.0.296:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:flash_player:17.0.0.134:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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