CVE-2014-0551

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 unsolved riddle from 2014 still lurks in the shadows! Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.244 and others can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, like a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat - all without your consent! 🎩 Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to walk into the kitchen without a reservation. Once inside, they can change the recipes, or even mess with the food, putting everyone at risk! An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they desire or bring the application crashing down, leading to potential data loss or system instability. It's a threat that could turn your trusted Adobe environment into a chaotic mess!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to walk into the kitchen without a reservation. Once inside, they can change the recipes, or even mess with the food, putting everyone at risk! This memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to run arbitrary code through unspecified vectors, which could lead to a denial of service or worse, full system compromise.

What to do

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could execute any code they desire or bring the application crashing down, leading to potential data loss or system instability. It's a threat that could turn your trusted Adobe environment into a chaotic mess! Ensure you update your Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.244 or later on Windows and OS X, or 11.2.202.406 on Linux. For Adobe AIR, update to version 15.0.0.249 or higher. Regularly check for updates to avoid security risks! You've got this! With a few updates, you can keep your systems secure and running smoothly! 🛡️

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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