Adobe Flash JIT Spray ASLR/DEP Bypass Vulnerability

Vulnerability Details

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Adobe Flash. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within Adobe Flash Player when processing JIT data, which could allow remote attackers to bypass ASLR via a malicious SWF file or web page.

Additional Details

Adobe has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/flash-player/apsb15-32.html

Disclosure Timeline

• 2014-12-23 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
• 2015-12-08 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

VUPEN

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