📄 Description (English)
Adobe Flash Player Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability — Adobe Flash Player allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SWF file.
🤖 AI Executive Summary
CVE-2015-7645 is a critical arbitrary code execution vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player (CVSS 9.0) exploitable through malicious SWF files. 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 and actively used in targeted attacks against Middle Eastern entities.
📄 Description (Arabic)
🤖 AI Intelligence Analysis Analyzed: Apr 4, 2026 16:05
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia Impact Assessment
Banking sector (SAMA-regulated institutions, payment gateways) faces critical risk as Flash was prevalent in legacy banking portals and trading platforms. Government agencies (NCA, CITC) using Flash-based administrative interfaces are vulnerable. Healthcare sector (MOH systems) and energy sector (ARAMCO, SEC) with embedded Flash content in SCADA/ICS systems face operational disruption. Telecom operators (STC, Mobily, Zain) with Flash-based customer portals and billing systems are at high risk. Educational institutions and financial services companies are also significantly exposed.
🏢 Affected Saudi Sectors
Banking and Financial Services
Government and Public Administration
Healthcare
Energy and Utilities
Telecommunications
Education
Insurance
Retail and E-commerce
⚖️ Saudi Risk Score (AI)
9.2
/ 10.0
🔧 Remediation Steps (English)
IMMEDIATE ACTIONS:
1. Identify all systems running Adobe Flash Player using network scanning tools (Nessus, Qualys) and asset inventory systems
2. Disable Flash Player in all browsers (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari) via group policy or manual configuration
3. Block SWF file execution at email gateways and web proxies
4. Implement network segmentation to isolate systems requiring Flash
PATCHING GUIDANCE:
1. Apply Adobe Flash Player security update to version 19.0.0.226 or later immediately
2. For systems unable to patch immediately, disable Flash plugin in browser settings
3. Update all browsers to latest versions with Flash sandbox protections
4. Prioritize patching for internet-facing systems and user-facing applications
COMPENSATING CONTROLS:
1. Deploy web application firewalls (WAF) with SWF file filtering rules
2. Implement endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to detect suspicious process execution
3. Use application whitelisting to prevent unauthorized code execution
4. Enable browser security features: Content Security Policy (CSP), X-Content-Type-Options headers
5. Restrict Flash content loading via browser policies and domain whitelisting
DETECTION RULES:
1. Monitor for unexpected Flash Player process spawning (SVCHOST, RUNDLL32)
2. Alert on SWF file downloads from untrusted sources
3. Detect unusual network connections from Flash Player process
4. Monitor for registry modifications related to Flash security settings
5. Log and alert on Flash Player crashes or unexpected terminations
🔧 خطوات المعالجة (العربية)
الإجراءات الفورية:
1. تحديد جميع الأنظمة التي تقوم بتشغيل Adobe Flash Player باستخدام أدوات المسح الشبكي (Nessus, Qualys) وأنظمة جرد الأصول
2. تعطيل Flash Player في جميع المتصفحات (Chrome, Firefox, IE, Safari) عبر سياسة المجموعة أو التكوين اليدوي
3. حظر تنفيذ ملفات SWF على بوابات البريد الإلكتروني والوكلاء الويب
4. تطبيق تقسيم الشبكة لعزل الأنظمة التي تتطلب Flash
إرشادات التصحيح:
1. تطبيق تحديث أمان Adobe Flash Player للإصدار 19.0.0.226 أو أحدث فوراً
2. للأنظمة غير القادرة على التصحيح فوراً، تعطيل مكون Flash في إعدادات المتصفح
3. تحديث جميع المتصفحات إلى أحدث الإصدارات مع حماية الحماية الرملية Flash
4. إعطاء الأولوية لتصحيح الأنظمة المتصلة بالإنترنت والتطبيقات الموجهة للمستخدم
الضوابط البديلة:
1. نشر جدران حماية تطبيقات الويب (WAF) مع قواعد تصفية ملفات SWF
2. تطبيق حلول الكشف والاستجابة على نقاط النهاية (EDR) للكشف عن تنفيذ العمليات المريبة
3. استخدام القائمة البيضاء للتطبيقات لمنع تنفيذ الأكواد غير المصرح بها
4. تفعيل ميزات أمان المتصفح: سياسة أمان المحتوى (CSP)، رؤوس X-Content-Type-Options
5. تقييد تحميل محتوى Flash عبر سياسات المتصفح وقائمة النطاقات المسموحة
قواعد الكشف:
1. مراقبة عمليات Flash Player غير المتوقعة (SVCHOST, RUNDLL32)
2. التنبيه على تنزيلات ملفات SWF من مصادر غير موثوقة
3. الكشف عن اتصالات شبكية غير عادية من عملية Flash Player
4. مراقبة تعديلات السجل المتعلقة بإعدادات أمان Flash
5. تسجيل والتنبيه على أعطال Flash Player أو الإنهاء غير المتوقع
📋 Regulatory Compliance Mapping
🟢 NCA ECC 2024
A.5.1.1 - Information security policies and procedures
A.6.2.1 - Ensure appropriate authorization for access to information and systems
A.12.2.1 - Implement secure development and maintenance practices
A.12.6.1 - Manage security of development, test, and production environments
A.14.2.1 - Implement vulnerability management program
🔵 SAMA CSF
ID.RA-1 - Asset Management and Inventory
PR.IP-12 - Software, firmware, and information integrity
PR.PT-3 - Access control and least privilege
DE.CM-8 - Vulnerability scans and assessments
RS.MI-2 - Incident response and recovery procedures
🟡 ISO 27001:2022
A.12.2.1 - Change management procedures
A.12.6.1 - Management of technical vulnerabilities
A.14.2.1 - Secure development policy
A.14.2.5 - Secure development environment
A.12.3.1 - Segregation of development, test and production environments
🟣 PCI DSS v4.0
6.2 - Ensure all system components are protected from known vulnerabilities
6.1 - Establish a process to identify and assign a risk rating to newly discovered security vulnerabilities
11.2 - Run automated vulnerability scanning tools regularly
🔗 References & Sources 0
No references.
📦 Affected Products / CPE 1 entries
Adobe:Flash Player