CVE-2014-0515

Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux…

published April 29, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
94%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code! Just think about the potential chaos this could bring to your system! 🔥 Imagine a crowded restaurant where one diner can push a button that controls the entire kitchen, causing all sorts of unwanted dishes to pop up on every table. That’s what this buffer overflow does—it lets an attacker cook up arbitrary commands as if they were the chef! This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system remotely, potentially leading to data breaches or system malfunctions. If exploited, they could execute any code they want, which could cause a massive disruption to your operations!

Put simply

Imagine a crowded restaurant where one diner can push a button that controls the entire kitchen, causing all sorts of unwanted dishes to pop up on every table. That’s what this buffer overflow does—it lets an attacker cook up arbitrary commands as if they were the chef! The buffer overflow occurs in Adobe Flash Player versions before 11.7.700.279, 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system remotely, potentially leading to data breaches or system malfunctions. If exploited, they could execute any code they want, which could cause a massive disruption to your operations! To protect yourself, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to the latest version immediately. Make sure to check that your systems are running updated versions to close the door on this exploit. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant, follow the upgrade path, and your systems will be safer in no time! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.94487 · 99.9th percentile
Published
2014-04-29T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 APR 10:00Z
    Buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 11.7.700.279 and 11.8.x through 13.0.x before 13.0.0.206 on Windows and OS X, and before 11.2.202.356 on Linux…
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