Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2015-0336)

Publish date: June 09, 2016

Severity: CRITICAL

CVE Identifier: 2015-0336,apsb15-05

Advisory Date: MAR 25, 2015

DESCRIPTION

Adobe Flash Player is prone to an unspecified remote code execution vulnerability. Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the user running the affected applications. Failed exploit attempts will likely cause a denial of service condition.

TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Apply associated Trend Micro DPI Rules.

SOLUTION

PATCH: https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-05.html

Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1006589

Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1006589 - Adobe Flash Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2015-0336)

AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

Adobe Flash Player

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