CVE-2014-0582

Heap-based buffer overflow 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
11%
Percentile
96.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An elusive heap-based buffer overflow lurks in Adobe Flash Player, with multiple versions at risk! 🌪️ This flaw could allow crafty attackers to slip in arbitrary code without raising alarms! Think of this vulnerability like leaving a side door open in a restaurant kitchen. An intruder could wander in unnoticed and access sensitive areas, potentially messing up everything without anyone on guard! Should this vulnerability be exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code—almost like a rogue chef taking over the kitchen and changing the entire menu! This could lead to data breaches, system crashes, or even malware infections if not addressed.

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like leaving a side door open in a restaurant kitchen. An intruder could wander in unnoticed and access sensitive areas, potentially messing up everything without anyone on guard! The heap-based buffer overflow flaw in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to run arbitrary code by manipulating the way memory is handled. This can happen through various unspecified vectors, making it tricky to pinpoint the exact method of exploitation.

What to do

Should this vulnerability be exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code—almost like a rogue chef taking over the kitchen and changing the entire menu! This could lead to data breaches, system crashes, or even malware infections if not addressed. To safeguard your systems, upgrade Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.252 or later, and ensure all instances of Adobe AIR and its SDK are updated to 15.0.0.356 or higher. Regularly check for updates and apply patches promptly! You've got this! With these updates, you'll keep your systems safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.11447 · 96.0th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 23:00Z
    Heap-based buffer overflow 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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