CVE-2014-0573

Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux…

published November 11, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
5%
Percentile
91.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code with just a little mismanage! Think of it like a restaurant chef who mistakenly leaves a pan on the stove too long. When the pan is finally grabbed by someone else, it could lead to a fiery disaster! 🔥 If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data compromise. It's not quite the end of the world, but it leaves you vulnerable to a host of malicious activities that are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant chef who mistakenly leaves a pan on the stove too long. When the pan is finally grabbed by someone else, it could lead to a fiery disaster! 🔥 This use-after-free flaw allows for memory to be accessed after it has been freed, which can enable attackers to manipulate applications and execute harmful code on both Windows and OS X systems, as well as in Adobe AIR environments.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data compromise. It's not quite the end of the world, but it leaves you vulnerable to a host of malicious activities that are absolutely devastating! Update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.252 or later, and ensure your Adobe AIR is at least version 15.0.0.356. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling Flash in your environment until you're sure you're safe. You've got this! Patch your systems and enjoy a safer experience with peace of mind! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.04580 · 91.6th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 23:00Z
    Use-after-free vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.252 and 14.x and 15.x before 15.0.0.223 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.418 on Linux…
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