Adobe.Flash.Player.XMLNode.Type.Confusion

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles a maliciously crafted SWF file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application, via a crafted SWF file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Flash Player Desktop Runtime prior to 16.0.0.305
Flash Player Extended Support Release prior to 13.0.0.269
Flash Player for Linux prior to 11.2.202.442
Flash Player for Google Chrome prior to 16.0.0.305
Flash Player for Internet Explorer 10 and Internet Explorer 11 prior to 16.0.0.305

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-05.html

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

References

APSB15-05