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CVE-2015-3113

Critical 🇺🇸 CISA KEV ⚡ Exploit Available
Adobe Flash Player Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability — Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code.
Published: Apr 13, 2022  ·  Source: CISA_KEV
CVSS v3
9.0
🔗 NVD Official
📄 Description (English)

Adobe Flash Player Heap-Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability — Heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute code.

🤖 AI Executive Summary

CVE-2015-3113 is a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player (CVSS 9.0) that enables remote code execution through malicious content. This vulnerability poses severe risk to Saudi organizations as Flash was widely embedded in web applications, banking portals, and government systems. Immediate patching is essential as public exploits are available.

📄 Description (Arabic)

ثغرة تجاوز مخزن مؤقت قائمة على الكومة في Adobe Flash Player تسمح للمهاجمين البعيدين بتنفيذ أكواد برمجية عشوائية

🤖 ملخص تنفيذي (AI)

ثغرة تجاوز مخزن مؤقت قائمة على الكومة في Adobe Flash Player تسمح للمهاجمين البعيدين بتنفيذ أكواد برمجية

🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 2, 2026 16:05
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions, online banking platforms) faces critical risk from drive-by downloads and malicious advertisements. Government agencies using Flash-based applications for citizen services are vulnerable. Healthcare institutions with Flash-dependent PACS systems and telemedicine platforms are at risk. Energy sector (ARAMCO, utilities) systems using Flash for SCADA interfaces could be compromised. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) with Flash-based customer portals and billing systems are exposed. Educational institutions and financial services companies are also significantly impacted.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services Government and Public Administration Healthcare Energy and Utilities Telecommunications Education Retail and E-commerce Insurance
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Adobe Flash Player across the organization
2. Disable Flash in all web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) as Flash is deprecated
3. Block Flash content at network perimeter using web filtering
4. Scan for malicious Flash files (.swf) in email and file systems

PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Update Adobe Flash Player to version 18.0.0.160 or later immediately
2. For systems where Flash cannot be removed, apply the security patch from Adobe
3. Enable automatic updates for Flash Player
4. Prioritize patching for internet-facing systems and public-facing web applications

COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Implement Content Security Policy (CSP) headers to restrict Flash execution
2. Use browser sandboxing and process isolation
3. Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions
4. Monitor for suspicious process creation from browser processes
5. Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement

DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unexpected child processes spawned from browser or Flash processes
2. Alert on suspicious heap memory allocation patterns
3. Track execution of unsigned binaries from temporary directories
4. Monitor for network connections from browser processes to unusual destinations
5. Log all Flash file downloads and execution attempts
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تعمل بـ Adobe Flash Player
2. تعطيل Flash في جميع متصفحات الويب (Chrome و Firefox و Edge)
3. حجب محتوى Flash على محيط الشبكة باستخدام تصفية الويب
4. البحث عن ملفات Flash الضارة في البريد الإلكتروني وأنظمة الملفات

إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تحديث Adobe Flash Player إلى الإصدار 18.0.0.160 أو أحدث فوراً
2. للأنظمة التي لا يمكن إزالة Flash منها، تطبيق التصحيح الأمني من Adobe
3. تفعيل التحديثات التلقائية لـ Flash Player
4. إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأنظمة المتصلة بالإنترنت والتطبيقات العامة

الضوابط البديلة:
1. تطبيق سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP) لتقييد تنفيذ Flash
2. استخدام عزل المتصفح وعزل العمليات
3. نشر حلول الكشف والاستجابة على نقاط النهاية (EDR)
4. مراقبة العمليات المريبة المنبثقة من عمليات المتصفح
5. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لتحديد الحركة الجانبية

قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة العمليات الفرعية غير المتوقعة من عمليات المتصفح أو Flash
2. التنبيه على أنماط تخصيص الذاكرة المريبة
3. تتبع تنفيذ الملفات الثنائية غير الموقعة من المجلدات المؤقتة
4. مراقبة الاتصالات من عمليات المتصفح إلى وجهات غير عادية
5. تسجيل جميع محاولات تحميل وتنفيذ ملفات Flash
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures A.5.2.1 - User access management A.5.2.3 - Management of privileged access rights A.5.3.1 - Password management A.6.2.1 - Restriction of access to information A.6.2.2 - Access to networks and network services A.8.1.1 - Objective and process for managing information security incidents A.8.1.3 - Assessment and decision on information security events A.8.1.4 - Response to information security incidents A.12.2.1 - Controls against malware A.12.3.1 - Updating software A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset management and vulnerability management PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity mechanisms PR.PT-2 - Removable media protection DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans RS.RP-1 - Response planning RS.CO-2 - Incident handling coordination
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Event logging A.12.3.1 - Installation of software on operational systems A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy A.8.1.1 - Information security incident procedures
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
Requirement 6.2 - Ensure security patches are installed Requirement 11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scans Requirement 12.2 - Implement configuration standards
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Adobe:Flash Player
📊 CVSS Score
9.0
/ 10.0 — Critical
📋 Quick Facts
Severity Critical
CVSS Score9.0
EPSS92.42%
Exploit ✓ Yes
Patch ✓ Yes
CISA KEV🇺🇸 Yes
KEV Due Date2022-05-04
Published 2022-04-13
Source Feed cisa_kev
Views 1
🇸🇦 Saudi Risk Score
9.2
/ 10.0 — Saudi Risk
🏷️ Tags
kev actively-exploited
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