CVE-2014-0589

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
—
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky heap-based buffer overflow lurks in Adobe Flash Player that could let attackers run arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it as a restaurant with an open kitchen, where anyone can slip in and change the orders before they reach the customers — messy and risky! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It’s like inviting an unwelcome guest who takes control of your party!

Put simply

Think of it as a restaurant with an open kitchen, where anyone can slip in and change the orders before they reach the customers — messy and risky! This heap-based buffer overflow in Adobe Flash Player allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors, leading to arbitrary code execution on affected systems, including Windows, OS X, and Linux versions.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on your system, potentially leading to data breaches or total system compromise. It’s like inviting an unwelcome guest who takes control of your party! To safeguard your systems, make sure to update Adobe Flash Player to at least version 13.0.0.252 (or 15.0.0.223 and higher for other versions). Regularly check for updates for Adobe AIR and its SDK as well. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep those updates rolling in! 💪😊

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.08702 · 95.1th 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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