CVE-2014-8441

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

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden flaw in Adobe Flash Player could allow crafty attackers to execute arbitrary code - all they need is a few sneaky vectors! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef has a secret ingredient stash that any sneaky waiter can access. If they know the right way to ask, they can whip up something dangerous in the dish without anyone noticing. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the system or run malicious code, leaving users and their data exposed. Imagine your favorite app suddenly crashing or worse, letting someone take control of your system—absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef has a secret ingredient stash that any sneaky waiter can access. If they know the right way to ask, they can whip up something dangerous in the dish without anyone noticing. This vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player and Adobe AIR allows for memory corruption via unspecified vectors, potentially leading to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to crash the system or run malicious code, leaving users and their data exposed. Imagine your favorite app suddenly crashing or worse, letting someone take control of your system—absolutely devastating! Update Adobe Flash Player to version 13.0.0.252 or later, and ensure Adobe AIR is updated to 15.0.0.356 or later. Regularly check for updates and consider disabling Flash if it's not necessary anymore, to minimize risk. You've got this! Stay one step ahead by keeping your software updated and secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.06276 · 93.5th 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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