Is CVE-2015-5122 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-5122 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2015-5122 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2015-5122 has not been classified yet.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-5122?

CVE-2015-5122 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2015-5122

Published: April 13, 2022

EPSS:92.78%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DisplayObject class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3) implementation in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS).

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Adobe Flash Player Use-After-Free Vulnerability

Use-after-free vulnerability in the DisplayObject class in the ActionScript 3 (AS3) implementation in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial-of-service (DoS).

Added to KEV: 2022-04-13Federal patch deadline: 2022-05-04

Required Action (CISA)

The impacted product is end-of-life and should be disconnected if still in use.

Risk Analysis

This use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player's DisplayObject class allows remote attackers to execute code or cause a denial-of-service. 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 flaw allows for remote code execution or denial-of-service.

Recommended Action

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.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2015-5122 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-2015-5122 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.