CVE-2014-0501

Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.0.9.149 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified…

published February 12, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Adobe Shockwave Player could let attackers pull some serious tricks — think of it as a magician’s hat hiding more than just rabbits! 🎩 It’s like a public swimming pool where someone can sneak in and tamper with the water quality without anyone noticing — issues could arise while all the swimmers are unsuspecting. It's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt! An attacker could execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service through memory corruption, potentially leading to system crashes or unauthorized access. This means your system could be turned into a playground for hackers, with all sorts of chaos ensuing in the process!

Put simply

It’s like a public swimming pool where someone can sneak in and tamper with the water quality without anyone noticing — issues could arise while all the swimmers are unsuspecting. It's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt! This vulnerability allows remote attackers to exploit Adobe Shockwave Player, leading to arbitrary code execution or memory corruption through unspecified vectors. It's a different beast from CVE-2014-0500, showcasing the need for vigilance against various attack methods.

What to do

An attacker could execute arbitrary code or even cause a denial of service through memory corruption, potentially leading to system crashes or unauthorized access. This means your system could be turned into a playground for hackers, with all sorts of chaos ensuing in the process! Update Adobe Shockwave Player to version 12.0.9.149 or later to close this security gap. Regularly monitor for updates and consider disabling Shockwave if it's not absolutely necessary for your activities. Don't forget to conduct a security review of your systems! You've got this! Follow these steps to keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05972 · 93.2th percentile
Published
2014-02-12T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 FEB 02:00Z
    Adobe Shockwave Player before 12.0.9.149 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified…
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