HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2015-0318
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2015-0318

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: February 6, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.269 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.305 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.442 on Linux allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0314, CVE-2015-0316, CVE-2015-0321, CVE-2015-0329, and CVE-2015-0330.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-0318 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2015-0318. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Adobe1 product(s)
flash player
Apple1 product(s)
mac os x
Linux1 product(s)
linux kernel
Microsoft1 product(s)
windows
Source: NVD CPE · 18 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html
PATCHhttps://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.html

All References (28)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00006.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00007.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00008.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00009.html
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0140.html
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http://secunia.com/advisories/62777
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http://secunia.com/advisories/62886
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http://secunia.com/advisories/62895
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201502-02.xml
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72514
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031706
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/100702
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https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-04.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://technet.microsoft.com/library/security/2755801
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00006.html

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2015-0318
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 6, 2015

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2015-0318 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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