CVE-2015-8651VulnerabilityPublished 05/25/2022Updated 10/24/2026

CVE-2015-8651: Adobe Flash Player Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Affects Adobe Flash PlayerSource CISA KEV

Severity

High

No CVSS score published yet

Exploitation: Actively exploited – in CISA KEV since 05/25/2022
KEV deadline: 06/15/2022
EPSS: 67.7% 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-2015-8651 (opens in a new tab)

Description

CVE-2015-8651 is an integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. This vulnerability has been exploited in the wild. No specific affected versions or patch information is provided in the available data.

Summary

This vulnerability involves an integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player, which can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability is identified as CVE-2015-8651 and is associated with CWE-189 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound). It has been reported by CISA KEV and is known to have been exploited in the wild. No details on affected versions or available patches are included in the provided information.

Impact

Successful exploitation of this integer overflow vulnerability can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to take control of affected systems. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild, indicating active threat usage.

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 monitor Adobe's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly when available.

Weaknesses

CWE-189Unclassified weakness (opens in a new tab)

What to do

Description

AnalysisAI-generated, updated 10/24/2026, 11:49:54 UTC

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