CVE-2014-0541

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.241 and 14.x before 14.0.0.176 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.400 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 14.0.0.178 on Windows…

published August 12, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
92.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty oversight in Adobe Flash Player lets attackers slip right past intended access restrictions! 🕵️‍♂️ Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that forgets to check IDs. Anyone could stroll in, bypassing all security checks, and gain access to areas they shouldn’t be in — a recipe for disaster! Without the proper restrictions, an attacker could potentially access sensitive data or execute unauthorized actions on affected systems. This could lead to data leaks or the manipulation of user information, causing chaos in its wake!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel with a front desk that forgets to check IDs. Anyone could stroll in, bypassing all security checks, and gain access to areas they shouldn’t be in — a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to bypass access restrictions through unspecified vectors, compromising the integrity of the applications.

What to do

Without the proper restrictions, an attacker could potentially access sensitive data or execute unauthorized actions on affected systems. This could lead to data leaks or the manipulation of user information, causing chaos in its wake! To protect yourself, update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.241 or later, and ensure Adobe AIR is updated to at least version 14.0.0.178 across all platforms. Regular updates are key to maintaining security! You've got this! By staying up-to-date, you’re fortifying your defenses like a security expert! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05584 · 92.8th percentile
Published
2014-08-12T22:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 AUG 22:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.241 and 14.x before 14.0.0.176 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.400 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 14.0.0.178 on Windows…
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