Release date: July 14, 2015
Vulnerability identifier: APSB15-17
Priority: See table below
CVE number: CVE-2015-5120, CVE-2015-5121
Platform: Windows and Macintosh
Adobe has released a security update for Adobe Shockwave Player for Windows and Macintosh. This update addresses critical vulnerabilities that could potentially allow an attacker to take control of the affected system.
Product | Affected versions | Platform |
---|---|---|
Adobe Shockwave Player | 12.1.8.158 and earlier |
Windows & Macintosh |
Adobe categorizes this update with the following priority rating and recommends users update their installation to the newest version by following the instructions below:
Product | Updated version | Platform | Priority rating | Availability |
---|---|---|---|---|
Adobe Shockwave Player | 12.1.9.159 |
Windows and Macintosh |
1 | Shockwave Player Download Center |
- Adobe recommends users of Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.8.158 and earlier versions for Windows and Macintosh update to Adobe Shockwave Player 12.1.9.159 by visiting the Adobe Shockwave Player Download Center.
- This update resolves memory corruption vulnerabilities that could lead to code execution (CVE-2015-5120, CVE-2015-5121).
Adobe would like to thank Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs for reporting these issues and for working with Adobe to help protect our customers.