CVE-2015-7659

CVE-2015-7659 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.

Key facts

Description

Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.548 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.241, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.241, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.241 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion" in the NetConnection object implementation.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7659?
Adobe Flash Player before 18.0.0.261 and 19.x before 19.0.0.245 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.548 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 19.0.0.241, Adobe AIR SDK before 19.0.0.241, and Adobe AIR SDK & Compiler before 19.0.0.241 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion" in the NetConnection object implementation.
How severe is CVE-2015-7659?
CVE-2015-7659 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-7659 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-2015-7659?
CVE-2015-7659 primarily affects Adobe Flash Player. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7659?
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-2015-7659 published?
CVE-2015-7659 was published on 2015-11-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

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