CVE-2014-0494

Adobe Digital Editions 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unspecified…

published January 23, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A memory mishap in Adobe Digital Editions 2.0.1 could let attackers run wild with arbitrary code! Think of it like a waiter misplacing an order at a restaurant – one wrong dish can lead to a chaotic kitchen, where anything could end up on the table! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application or even hijack it to execute malicious code, creating a slippery slope of chaos in your digital library. Imagine the frustration of having your e-books suddenly disappear or your device frozen!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter misplacing an order at a restaurant – one wrong dish can lead to a chaotic kitchen, where anything could end up on the table! This vulnerability stems from unspecified vectors that allow for memory corruption, potentially leading to application crashes or unwanted commands being executed remotely.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the application or even hijack it to execute malicious code, creating a slippery slope of chaos in your digital library. Imagine the frustration of having your e-books suddenly disappear or your device frozen! To protect your system, patch Adobe Digital Editions to the latest version immediately. While the exploit isn't known to be actively used, staying up to date is always a good defense strategy! You've got this! By following these steps, you're on your way to keeping your digital space safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04827 · 91.9th percentile
Published
2014-01-23T19:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 JAN 19:00Z
    Adobe Digital Editions 2.0.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unspecified…
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