CVE-2014-0549

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.244 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.152 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.406 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.249 on…

published September 10, 2014

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

⚠️ An unspecified vector makes this a surprisingly sneaky issue! Adobe Flash Player and AIR versions before certain updates have a weakness that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that lets customers enter the kitchen without supervision. Anyone could whip up a dangerous dish, whether it's a heaping plate of bad code or a recipe for disaster! If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could gain total control over your system, potentially leading to data theft, system crashes, or even a complete denial of service. It’s like letting a stranger mess with the fire alarms in a crowded theater—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a restaurant that lets customers enter the kitchen without supervision. Anyone could whip up a dangerous dish, whether it's a heaping plate of bad code or a recipe for disaster! This vulnerability allows for memory corruption in Adobe Flash Player and AIR, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service due to lack of proper validation in incoming vectors.

What to do

If an attacker manages to exploit this vulnerability, they could gain total control over your system, potentially leading to data theft, system crashes, or even a complete denial of service. It’s like letting a stranger mess with the fire alarms in a crowded theater—absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, make sure to update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.244 or higher, Adobe AIR to version 15.0.0.249 or higher, and check for any available updates for the SDK. Regularly auditing and keeping your software up to date is crucial! You've got this! With a few simple updates, you can ensure your system stays secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05914 · 93.2th percentile
Published
2014-09-10T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 SEP 01:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.244 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.152 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.406 on Linux, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.249 on…
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