CVE-2014-9164

Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute…

published December 10, 2014

CVSS
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EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ Unspecified vectors in Adobe Flash Player open the door to arbitrary code execution! What a wild ride! Think of it like a delivery service that has no clear instructions — packages could end up anywhere, or worse, get damaged in transit. Without proper checks, attackers can send whatever they want into your system, causing chaos or a complete shutdown! This vulnerability allows nefarious actors to execute arbitrary code, which means they could potentially run any malicious software they desire on your system. Imagine unwanted programs crashing your party — or worse, accessing your sensitive data and causing a denial of service!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery service that has no clear instructions — packages could end up anywhere, or worse, get damaged in transit. Without proper checks, attackers can send whatever they want into your system, causing chaos or a complete shutdown! Adobe Flash Player versions before 13.0.0.259, 14.x through 16.x (before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X), and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux, allow attackers to exploit unspecified vectors leading to memory corruption, which can result in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service.

What to do

This vulnerability allows nefarious actors to execute arbitrary code, which means they could potentially run any malicious software they desire on your system. Imagine unwanted programs crashing your party — or worse, accessing your sensitive data and causing a denial of service! To safeguard your system, update Adobe Flash Player to the latest version available. Ensure you're on 16.0.0.235 or higher for Windows and OS X, or 11.2.202.425 for Linux. Regularly check for updates to maintain security! You’ve got this! Stay ahead of potential threats by keeping your software updated! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03666 · 89.5th percentile
Published
2014-12-10T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 10 DEC 21:00Z
    Adobe Flash Player before 13.0.0.259 and 14.x through 16.x before 16.0.0.235 on Windows and OS X and before 11.2.202.425 on Linux allows attackers to execute…
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