CVE-2015-0311
Published: April 13, 2022
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
This unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code. Rated as HIGH severity with a very high EPSS score, this indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation. Its presence in CISA's KEV confirms it has been actively exploited.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is part of CISA's KEV, indicating confirmed real-world attacks. The nature of the flaw suggests it can be triggered remotely.
It is crucial to update Adobe Flash Player to the latest secure version or, ideally, uninstall it if no longer required. Many modern browsers have deprecated Flash, reducing its attack surface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-0311 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2015-0311 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (1)
Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-0311 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1