CVE-2014-8440

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, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356…

published November 11, 2014

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.7th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
82%
Percentile
99.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player could let attackers execute arbitrary code with just the right conditions! This flaw is like a surprise guest crashing a party! 🎉 It’s like a restaurant where anyone can sneak into the kitchen and whip up whatever they want without a reservation. If the staff isn’t careful, they might end up serving dishes that are downright dangerous! If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system, making it possible to take control of it or cause a denial of service. This could lead to a complete system takeover, resulting in data theft or even complete system failure, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

It’s like a restaurant where anyone can sneak into the kitchen and whip up whatever they want without a reservation. If the staff isn’t careful, they might end up serving dishes that are downright dangerous! This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows attackers to exploit unspecified vectors, resulting in memory corruption. This can lead to arbitrary code execution or a crash of the application, severely affecting system stability.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on the affected system, making it possible to take control of it or cause a denial of service. This could lead to a complete system takeover, resulting in data theft or even complete system failure, which is absolutely devastating! To protect yourself, ensure you upgrade to the latest versions of Adobe Flash Player (13.0.0.252 or later) and Adobe AIR (15.0.0.356 or later). Regularly check for updates to keep your software secure! You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your systems patched for a safer experience! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.81943 · 99.7th percentile
Published
2014-11-11T23:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 23:00Z
    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, Adobe AIR before 15.0.0.356…
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