CVE-2015-3043VulnerabilityPublished 03/03/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-3043: Adobe Flash Player Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 03/03/2022
KEV deadline: 03/24/2022
EPSS: 73.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 99% of CVEs

What to do

CISA required action

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

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-3043 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-3043 is a memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that enables remote code execution by an attacker. It has been exploited in the wild, indicating active use by threat actors. The vulnerability is classified as high severity due to its potential impact. No specific affected versions or patch information are provided in the input data.

Summary

This vulnerability (CVE-2015-3043) in Adobe Flash Player involves memory corruption that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. It has been observed in active exploitation campaigns. The vulnerability is associated with CWE-787 (Out-of-bounds Write). No explicit patch or remediation details are included in the provided information.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to remote code execution, allowing attackers to run arbitrary code on affected systems. This can result in full system compromise depending on the privileges of the Flash Player process.

Mitigation

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should verify with Adobe's security advisories for updates. Until a fix is applied, consider disabling or restricting Flash Player usage to reduce exposure.

Weaknesses

CWE-787Out-of-bounds Write (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 10:26:13 UTC

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