CVE-2014-0493: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 15, 2014
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Updated

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.9 and 11.x before 11.0.06 on Windows and Mac OS X allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-0495.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<10.1.9
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0<11.0.6
Apple iOS and macOS
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Adobe Acrobat>=10.0<10.1.9
Adobe Acrobat>=11.0<11.0.6
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Jan 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:13 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0493?

CVE-2014-0493 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-0493?

To fix CVE-2014-0493, update your Adobe Reader or Acrobat to the latest version, specifically 10.1.9 or 11.0.6 or later.

3

Which versions of Adobe software are affected by CVE-2014-0493?

Adobe Reader and Acrobat versions prior to 10.1.9 and 11.0.6 are affected by CVE-2014-0493.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-0493?

CVE-2014-0493 is a memory corruption vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

5

Does CVE-2014-0493 affect macOS or Windows users?

Yes, CVE-2014-0493 affects users of Adobe Reader and Acrobat on both Windows and macOS platforms.

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