Vulnerability Description
Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows attackers to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-0357.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus | 6.6.z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary | 6.0 |
| Adobe | Flash Player | <= 11.2.202.451 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | - |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux Workstation Extension | 12.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | - |
| Microsoft | Windows | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0813.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032105
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-07
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00011.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00012.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-04/msg00013.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0813.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032105
- https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-06.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3040?
CVE-2015-3040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.281 and 14.x through 17.x before 17.0.0.169 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.457 on Linux does not properly restrict discovery of memory addresses, which allows...
How severe is CVE-2015-3040?
CVE-2015-3040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Supplementary Eus, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary, Adobe Flash Player.