CVE-2015-3043
Published: March 3, 2022
Official Description
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.
CISA KEV Advisory
Adobe Flash Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability
A memory corruption vulnerability exists in Adobe Flash Player that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.
The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.
Risk Analysis
Adobe Flash Player contains a memory corruption vulnerability that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.82652 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation. This vulnerability is confirmed to be actively exploited, as it is in CISA's KEV.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Given it's a memory corruption flaw in Flash Player, it is likely remotely exploitable through malicious web content or files.
Ensure Adobe Flash Player is updated to the latest secure version, or ideally, remove it from systems if not strictly necessary. Implement browser security settings to block Flash content.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-3043 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-2015-3043 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-2015-3043 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