CVE-2014-0569

Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.250 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.189 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.411 on Linux, Adobe AIR…

published October 15, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.8th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
91%
Percentile
99.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An integer overflow bug in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code! 🤯 It affects multiple versions on Windows, OS X, and Linux, so keep an eye out! Think of it like a crowded restaurant where a wrong order leads to an unexpected surprise on your table — in this case, an attacker's code instead of your meal! 🚪🍽️ If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or service disruption. While it hasn't been widely exploited yet, the risk of arbitrary code execution is absolutely alarming! 🔥

Put simply

Think of it like a crowded restaurant where a wrong order leads to an unexpected surprise on your table — in this case, an attacker's code instead of your meal! 🚪🍽️ This integer overflow vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR can be triggered through unspecified vectors, leading to the execution of arbitrary code when the overflow condition is met. It's essentially a flaw in how certain numerical values are handled, allowing for unexpected behavior.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to take control of your system, potentially leading to data theft, malware installation, or service disruption. While it hasn't been widely exploited yet, the risk of arbitrary code execution is absolutely alarming! 🔥 To stay safe, ensure you’re running the latest version of Adobe Flash Player, which is at least 13.0.0.250 for Windows and OS X, and 11.2.202.411 for Linux. Regularly updating all Adobe AIR components is critical, too, to close any gaps that could be exploited. 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your software updated and stay vigilant! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.91280 · 99.8th percentile
Published
2014-10-15T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 OCT 10:00Z
    Integer overflow in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.250 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.189 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.411 on Linux, Adobe AIR…
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